My husband died in Massachusetts and the house he owned is in Maine. What court do I go to file for executor?

You don't mention whether your husband had any personal property (non-real estate) solely in his name -- bank accounts, investments, etc. If he...

In 2010' my mother's placed home in an Irrevocable Trust for Medicare & Tax estate planning.

Attorney Hines is correct; however, do keep in mind that the available credit in the HELOC is an available asset should your mother apply for...

My husband has been in a relationship with this woman for over a year ,He has been driving her car home and she has been driving

Talk to a family law attorney about whether you should either file for divorce or seek an order for separate support (assuming that you really,...

Is this a good case for guardianship and what type of evidence would best help us.

Yes, this may be a case for guardianship and/or conservatorship on the grounds of mental illness. Since your mother will probably not be willing to...

My employer didn't pay paroll taxes. I have a W2 which showed it was taken from my pay. I was denied unemployment. What do I do?

You have two options (which are not mutually exclusive) -- file a suit against your former employer or contact the Massachusetts Attorney General's...

After signing over his rights, can my husband legally do anything to take my kids?

Contact the Department of Revenue Child Support unit at the courthouse where your divorce was heard. They can bring a contempt action on your...

What is contesting a will?

The above answers are right -- pretty much. Under Massachusetts law, in order to challenge the terms of a will, you must show one or more of three...

You do NOT contact the Massachusetts Bar Association -- as any Massachusetts attorney will tell you, this organization does not have any control...

Does my son need permission from his father to change his last name?

At age 18, your son can use whatever name he wants as long as it is for an honest purpose. If he really wants, he can formalize the process...

Well, like many things, the doing part is fairly straightforward -- if you want to give the property away, have a lawyer prepare a deed (and, if it...