When someone is terminally ill and does not want their family members involved in any medical or legal decisions, what do I do?

I'm so sorry you're going through this. It's always easier when you have the funds to hire someone to help you, of course. Since that's not the...

My grandmother died in Sept of 2011. The executor has not paid out the inheritance. How long does he have in MA to Settle esate

The executor does have a duty to file his first account within a reasonable amount of time after a year from date of death. If the executor has not...

Is a verbal contract broken when one hires a lawyer, pays the retainer, follows the advice, and then the lawyer quits?

There are a number of facts missing. First, as Massachusetts attorneys, we're not going to be familiar with Delaware rules and procedure. You'll...

My nephew has a server case of carbon monoxide do to a fire in our apartment building that was caused from manager electrical fi

First, contact a local social services agency -- United Way, Catholic Charities, etc., and get help with your housing. Second, you may have a...

Regarding retainers and billing. I have spoken to several attorneys about a simple case. Some want money to review paperwork,

I've dealt with plenty of "simple" cases that were anything but simple. A lawyer needs to assess the case in order to preliminarily identify...

Can a common trust(read trustee) buy and sell assests to benefit said trust?

Generally, unless the terms of terms of the trust expressly direct otherwise, the trustee can sell the property and keep the proceeds in the trust....

Steps to take Divorce.

If this is a New Jersey issue, you'll get more help if you repost the question so that New Jersey lawyers will see it. Where you're asked where you...

If your stepmother died without a will, her estate flows to her biological children (if any) and the children of any biological children who may...

I married 15 years ago to a 56 years old man from Middle East in MA., he couldn't find job so we both agreed to divoce .

If neither of you are married to other people, then there's nothing stopping you from remarrying. Just remember that in Massachusetts, we have no...

Is it illegal for a 40 yo old gay have sexual behavior with a 16 yo gay young man?? What the old guy can be charged with??

You're a good friend to be concerned like this and willing to overcome your friend's objections so that he gets the help he needs. Talk to your...