First, please accept my condolences for your loss. The Assent indicates that you agree to the terms of the Will and the appointment of your...

If I understand you correctly, one of the beneficiaries of your parents' estate is trying to claim that s/he has a complete right to control the...

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I am executor of my mothers estate dealing with significant back taxes owed. She hadn't filed in ten years.

Unless you enjoy the prospect of an potential ugly, long and expensive court fight, follow the terms of the Will. If the Will says that taxes,...

Gift Exchange on Real estate?

Asker -- this is where I tell clients not to let the "tax tail" wag the dog. First, do you need the money? If the house is sold for $400,000,...

My mother in law over the past year as been suffering for cognitive decline.

Asker, you've described a classic example of possible elder abuse. Intentional social isolation is very harmful to the elder and puts your MIL's...

In a divorce, the law requires that each spouse make a complete disclosure of his or her income and assets. This is done in a Financial Statement,...

When does executor disperse accounts to siblings?

Don't count your money quite yet. Creditors have up to one year from the date of death to sue the estate in order to collect any debts or to...

Before Covid, I would tell you that it would take about 10 days to two weeks for the court to process the paperwork. I think you should be safe in...

Please see an elder law attorney ASAP! MassHealth Estate Recovery plays hardball. Unless you know the laws about what they are allowed to receive...

Asker -- you have a court-appointed lawyer because you're in foster care. CALL YOUR LAWYER NOW!!!! You also need to contact AVVO Customer Service...