I assume you are addressing what assets are subject to a lien by MassHealth if owned by a nursing home resident who receives MassHealth at the time...

Do not have to probate interest on deed 25 years after death - Can a waiver be granted if 17 years passed

There's no such thing as a "hardship waiver" in the world of probate. You're going to have to file a petition for probate, because the probate...

Deceased mother has name on deed in common with her 5 children (heirs) - Does her interest have to be probated -

There's no choice here -- if the property was held as tenants in common, you're going to have to open probate. Unless your mother had an estate...

8 months old child - Taking for rent, 1 bedroom flat Vs 2 bedroom flat

There's no law that says that you have to get a two bedroom apartment that I know of. The real question is what can you afford? If you take the...

Our attorney did not follow through on annuity before mom and dad passed away.

I'm not clear what you mean by "failing to protect the annuity." Do you mean that the beneficiary was not changed while your mother was alive? If...

What can i do? And how likely would a petition to partiton give me full ownership of the house?

You can't get your ex "off the mortgage" except by refinancing the property. If you can get the financing, I suggest that you offer to buy her...

What causes can be used to file a motion for continuance in a pretrial re: probate matters?

A motion for continuance can be filed for any number of reasons, such as: one party is unable to attend court (which is what it sounds like...

What amount of violence and terrorism can the police use to force someone to make a statement?

Where's the "violence and terrorism" here? There's nothing you said which indicates that the police have used unjustifiable physical force against...

Can a person have their record sealed or expunged in Louisiana for manslaughter after 20 years?

When you repost, tell AVVO that you live in whatever town in Louisiana where the conviction occurred, so you have the best chance that a criminal...

Is a person in a MA nursing home and on Medicaid allowed to gift any portion of a $40000 inheritance she is about to receive?

I agree with Attorney Snell that you need to see an elder law attorney ASAP. I assume that you do not want the elder to lose her MassHealth...