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My mother has mental and physical conditions that require me to obtain guardianship. She lives in Massachusetts. I live in Calif
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Answered on August 12, 2010
Has her health care proxy been invoked? If so, a guardianship may or may not be needed. Any legal action needs to be filed in the Probate and...
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Can I write a will myself without using a lawyer and have it binding?
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Answered on August 10, 2010
Sure you can -- the fact that you wrote it out by hand is fine as far as the law is concerned.
Of course, since you're not a lawyer, there may...
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Ssi and child support
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Answered on August 07, 2010
If you are getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are correct that you cannot be ordered to pay child support from that income. You may...
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How do I collect on a judgment in Massachusetts.
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Answered on August 07, 2010
You need to hire a trial attorney, not a collection agency. The lawyer can retain a private investigator to assist in the asset search, and then...
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Our house is jointly owned with my husband but he now has a judgment on his half.
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Answered on August 06, 2010
First, you and your husband need to consult with an attorney about filing bankruptcy.
Second, If you own the house "jointly," there is no "his...
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Can back child support be collected from an estate?
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Answered on August 05, 2010
An estate may be sued for back child support; however, you must file suit in Probate Court within one year of the date that the executor's bond is...
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My mom had to put be put in a nursing home and owes a home and property can the state of massachusetts take it from us?
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Answered on August 05, 2010
Great classic elder law 101 question. Here's a very quick thumbnail answer.
The state cannot "take" property from your mother. However, it may...
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Can I get support if I divorce my retired husband who has left the country. He gets a pension and social security
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Answered on August 04, 2010
You need to see a local divorce attorney concerning this matter. The reason you do not want to handle this on your own is that in order to access...
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Power of Attorney
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Answered on August 04, 2010
Absolutely there's recourse, for all the reasons which the gentleman from Michigan cited.
Your parents have an absolute right to a full...
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Can 15 year old petition Massachusetts court to give his aunt temporary guardianship?
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Answered on August 03, 2010
Yes, however, the child has to reside in the county in order to petition in MA. Otherwise, the petition needs to be brought in the appropriate NH...
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