Child support

Massachusetts public policy strongly favors parental support for children who are seeking educational opportunities after high school. Since your...

Common Law

Stacey -- Massachusetts does not recognize common-law marriage. Our state's Supreme Court has repeatedly held that if you want to get the benefits...

False advertising & landlord witholding check

I don't know about the strength of your case, but I think it's worth your time to meet with an experienced landlord-tenant attorney. Massachusetts...

OR state law regarding durable power of attorney

If you reasonably believe that your sister has improperly taken advantage of your mother, then you should contact your local Elder Protective...

Trust

I agree that the answer is going to depend on what provisions -- if any -- may be in the trust document and state law. Under Massachusetts law, if...

Seeking best estate planning attorney in the westfield, MA area

As Mr. Gosselin suggests -- the best lawyer for what purpose? Do you need a lawyer to help you think about what happens to your business if you...

Employee in Mental Ward

Agreed -- be very, very careful. Not only would your firing the employee while he is hospitalized be an potential invitation to your and your...

Estate recovery law wash.

You need to see a local elder law attorney BEFORE you receive the inheritance. Because you are under 65, you may be able to shelter the assets in a...

Unde WA law is the trustee responsible for taking care of a recovable trust

When you transferred ownership of the annuity to the trust, did you also name the trust as the beneficiary? If so, then there's no question that...

Do you know whether your father would qualify for Medicaid to pay for care in assisted living? Some states have a Medicaid program which pays for...