My father died in1986 left a will leaving my sister as an executrix however she never probated the will. what can be done?

You will need to consult with an attorney in the state that your father lived in at the time of his death concerning the law on probating an estate...

Can a 13 year old get his last name changed in MA?

Your cousin's mother would need to file a petition for a name change on his behalf at the Probate Court. The judge will need to make a...

My lawyer was arrested during my sexual harassment case. The guy I'm suing wants to settle outside of court. Is this legal

I understand and sympathize that you need the money and I certainly understand how difficult and stressful it is to not be able to reach your...

Ive seriously been contemplating on suing d.c.f. (department of families and children). Family, friends, and even some professio

I can't say that you'd be wasting your time or not, but you would have a high hurdle, since the law presumes that state agencies have broad...

Law student Ex boyfriend posted nude pictures of me online. Do I have any legal action I can take?

In addition to the suggestions you've received, I think sending a copy of the e-mails to the Dean of Students at the law school is in order -- in...

Peronsal injury lawsuit/mediciad

You asked whether MassHealth has the right to request reimbursement for funds expended for cancer care, not the car accident. The answer depends on...

Elder Law/My parents asssets/nursing home

There are some limited ways of protecting some of the assets. First, as long as your mother is living in the home, it is not a countable asset. She...

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I received a witness summons for a probate/divorce trial. Do I have to appear? What if I do not?

Yes, you're required to go unless the judge excuses your attendance. If you are not excused and you do not attend, you can be held in contempt of...

I have a irrevocable trust fund and am now old enough to get it but need trustee to recieve the money

It's hard to advise you about what you can do without seeing a copy of the trust itself. As a beneficiary, you have an absolute right to send a...

Get my long term boyfriend to leave?

Is there a written lease or similar agreement? Has he paid rent? If so, you'll need to consult with a landlord-tenant attorney about how to...