Does the only heir to my brothers estate (his only daughter) need to file for executor to his estate?

The easiest thing to do would be for your niece to hire an attorney to handle the probate. She cannot sell the real estate unless she is appointed...

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The attorney is working for the executor, and has a duty to keep communications confidential. It also may be legally too early in the probate...

I'm not sure how much additional coursework can help, but getting a higher score on your LSATs certainly won't hurt. Certainly strong...

Can she in fact even be his informal personal representative because of the separation agreement?

There is no such thing as a legal separation in Massachusetts -- either you're married or you're not. Your parents were married at the time of your...

I have to kids, 4 and 2. leaves and wants child support. she wants $350 a week and wants to avoid court.

As an aside, whatever you pay, make sure that you have proof of payment every single time you make a payment. Pay by check, get a receipt signed by...

Whats The Age that a Teen could move out of a parents house with out any problems or gettin envolved in court or DCF (state:MA)

Sit tight for a few more months. Besides, if you want to move out, you need to save some money to cover first and last months' rent.

How do I put my home in an existing living trust? Can I do it without a lawyer?

Well, you CAN do it without a lawyer. However, if you do it the wrong way -- which is quite easy to do if you don't know what you're doing -- there...

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Depositions are very stressful situations for the person being questioned, and it will be difficult to remember how you should or should not answer...

Should I pay 3% on a car from a private party with promise of car delivery in 3 weeks? What clauses should be on the agreement?

The other gentlemen have pretty much covered it. This doesn't require a lot of legal analysis. I think you really, really need to listen to...

The 1st Circuit Appellate Court has denied my petition for rehearing en banc and by original panel. Can I take my case to the

No, the court doesn't owe you an explanation. Procedural matters like this are often handled with either a "yea" or "nay." Go ahead and take it...