My son, who will be 16 in August, does not wish to visit his father in Texas any longer. Can he decide?

You need to go to the Probate Court with your son as soon as possible and seek a modification of the orders concerning custody and visitation on...

Father has life estate .Done 2001. has entered Nursing home under community medicaid for rehab may turn into LTC. ? home protect

I don't think any elder law attorney would responsibly give you this answer without more information. When I analyze this kind of question, I want...

Should I hire an attorney or trust the system in Massachusetts?

You need a lawyer. I think you have properly identified a conflict of interest. One of the duties of an executor is to look out for the...

Child Support as Income?

The income would generally be considered as belonging to the Incapacitated Person, with the parent as the representative payee, so yes.

Deceased Parents Property

The executor or administrator of the estate has the duty to inventory and get appraisals for the property. The executor or administrator has the...

I do not have a lease on my apartment and want to leave, gave 30 day notice, my lanlord says I must stay. What to do?

You are a tenant at will. I'll point you to Joe Ross's web site -- take a little time and read his page on tenant's rights. Joe is one of the most...

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Lot with old buildings near wetland

An experienced real estate and land use attorney needs to look at your records and advise you about the law. (If you don't know who to ask, start...

I hope that you are represented by an experienced probate litigator -- if you are not, I strongly advise you to hire a good one. (Judy Flynn in...

Cost to draw up a mortgage for private sale of land

Whatever you do, spend the money on an experienced real estate attorney, and make sure to spend the money on a title search and a title insurance...

My mom turned over her property to me before she died- being the only surviving child of my grandmoms, I have been paying the

I'm sorry, but you need to find the money for a lawyer -- and one who has substantial experience with probate and real estate. That's not an...