It sounds like the lawyer is calling you for the reason you gave -- he's trying to negotiate an agreement on his client's behalf. Courts encourage...

In theory, your daughter could file a motion for reconsideration; however, it would have to be done very quickly and she would have to give a very...

Your mother has a right to evict someone who is allowing illegal activity to be conducted on the premises. However, there are a lot of protections...

Need someone who specializes in Mass Health Liens

Contact an attorney who belongs to the Massachusetts chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys https://massnaela.com and see if you...

Can I get a document restating the way my brother and I want to divide my mother's estate?

The law does not allow you to rewrite a Will. However, it is possible to "compromise" a will under limited circumstances. Even if you do so, any...

Should a sep account be put into a trust

As the other attorney noted, a trust can be the beneficiary of a SEP IRA or other retirement account. However, a trust cannot OWN that account....

How do you become power of attorney for deceased

You or your daughter need to petition the Probate Court to be appointed as the personal representative of the estate of her father. Once that is...

Defense against "vexatious litigant." How can I legally disown adult son who is terrorizing my family?

You've got two issues here: estate planning and harassment. First, find a good estate planning or elder law attorney and explain your...

Will I need to transfer a quit claims back to a spouse

Hi, Mike -- the answer is "it depends." It's really not possible to answer the question without specifics. Here are a few questions, for...

The nursing home has a legal obligation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and federal and state nursing home laws to make reasonable...