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How can a person who received a gift from a nursing home candidate legally give back the money in the event the person needs it.
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Answered on February 08, 2010
As a Massachusetts elder law attorney, tThere is no reason I can think of why you'd be legally responsible for any costs, unless you signed...
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Are lawyer who represent my grandpa will, which I'm on, suppost to give info?
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Answered on February 08, 2010
Generally speaking, the lawyer for an estate has a duty to keep information confidential unless the executor allows the lawyer to release the...
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In ma, the estate is legally closed, does the executor retain any powers
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Answered on February 08, 2010
Technically, the executor's duties are ongoing, even after the final account is allowed. It's not unheard of for assets to pop up several years...
What does it take to evict a disabled tenant in MA?
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Answered on February 07, 2010
Massachusetts has very tenant-friendly laws. If the tenant refuses to leave voluntarily, you will need to follow the rules very, very carefully to...
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Is it too late to become a medical malpractice lawyer?
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Answered on February 04, 2010
As the last gentleman noted, most states require you to have both an undergraduate and a law school degree before you can practice. Worry less...
Are home prepared wills and trusts (from Suzie Orman's book) legal, binding documents?
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Answered on February 04, 2010
Are they legal and binding? Yes, if they meet the bare-minimum requirements of Massachusetts law concerning identification of the maker, how they...
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Is there a time limitation for ancillary probate in Kentucky
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Answered on February 03, 2010
Hi -- not sure why this answer was listed as a Massachusetts question. Generally speaking, you would have to file a ancillary probate in any state...
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Is it agisnt the law to have your 3 year old child sleep in the same room but diffrent beds as the parent?
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Answered on February 03, 2010
I don't know of any, either. Whether it's a good idea may be another question -- but that's something which should be addressed with the...
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Can a mother take away a father's custodial and visitation right to his child?
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Answered on February 02, 2010
No. Only the Probate Court may modify a custody or visitation order. If you want to change things, you need to go to the court which handled the...
Does a Mobile home have to go thru probate just as a regular home would?
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Answered on February 02, 2010
As the prior attorney noted, he is not from Massachusetts. I am -- and I practice probate law.
Here's the thing -- only a spouse can transfer...
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