I am buying an investment property in Massachusetts ,Does the law require that my wife be on the deed as well?

There's no requirement that your wife be on the deed. Just be mindful that the property would be part of the marital estate in the event of divorce...

How to transfer the house under my name to my spouse name

Mortgage companies do not prepare deeds in Massachusetts -- attorneys do. However, unless the mortgage is refinanced so that your husband is the...

I agree with you that MassHealth could do a better job of making the payback provisions clear. Please remember that MassHealth is a public...

Sounds like you got very lucky, all right. I STRONGLY suggest that you never, ever shoplift again -- the next time you might have a very...

A guardian ad litem said that she couldnt release my 13 year old son's settlement money to me?

The role of a GAL In this case is to make recommendations to the court concerning the management of the settlement proceeds. Having served as a...

Do I need living trust or own everything jointly? It is just me and my son .I was told I need living trust.

As the other attorneys noted, there is no way of answering the question without knowing more about your finances, age, health and goals. Joint...

My sister in law just recently got guardianship of my son Dcf was trying to force adoption. My rights have not beeb terminated??

The guardianship gives your SIL the right to make all of your son's medical, educational and financial decisions, and may seek child support from...

Do I legally have to return my retainer?

Can you keep it? Perhaps. SHOULD you keep it? You're arguing over $122. I get that there's a principle involved and that you probably need the...

Where can I find legal aid or a pro bono lawyer? I've had no luck in over a year and I need one asap.

It's a little difficult to answer the question without an idea of the issue? Criminal? Domestic relations? Landlord-tenant? Something else?

Deed of Life Estate -names a life tenant for a paid-off property with quitclaim covenants release any&all rights of homestead?

Nothing sneaky going on here. Your father maintains all rights to the property during his lifetime. A remainderman could claim homestead if he...