Questions answered by E. Alexandra Golden

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My nonprofit legal aid bureau wishes to terminate my representation. What can I do to stop this?

E.'s answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

They have to file a motion to withdraw from the case and they must notify you of the day of the hearing. If you oppose the motion, you need to send...

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Should I let my sons abusive father get visitation with my son after being absent from his life for over a year?

E.'s answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

These cases are very fact-specific and can't be answered in this kind of setting. Take Attorney Rich's advice and get help. If money is tight,...

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I want my son to live with me

E.'s answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

If the guardianship is a Suffolk County case and you are unable to afford an attorney, you may want to get help from the Guardianship Clinic at the...

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I am being pressured into signing an informal probate. Massachusetts.

E.'s answer | Answered on June 28, 2015

Yes -- don't sign anything until you meet with a probate attorney! If your father was divorced from your mother, he has less of a right to...

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I suspect my small-business employer (owner) is underreporting my hours. If I can get proof, what can I do about it?

E.'s answer | Answered on June 28, 2015

Your employer is obligated to keep proper records. No excuse. You can find more information about how to file a complaint here: ...

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The parties further understand the appointment is intended to resolve the pending petitions and objections now before the court

E.'s answer | Answered on June 26, 2015

This means that the purpose of the agreement is to resolve, once and for all, whatever dispute there is in court concerning the estate. If there is...

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Can I be denied ownership of an insurance policy if I am the one who opened/made all payments since it was opened in 2000?

E.'s answer | Answered on June 25, 2015

The only way to answer the question is to review the policy and see who it ACTUALLY names as the owner and whether there actually is a provision...

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What actions should I take since Personal Representative of my mom' estate (intestate) forged my signature on assent to sale ?

E.'s answer | Answered on June 25, 2015

Find an experienced probate litigator ASAP to petition the Probate Court to remove the personal representative . The attorney may need to hire a...

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What types of social / legal services exist for those with no family or friends to serve roles as POA or HCP?

E.'s answer | Answered on June 24, 2015

Your future is a lot less bleak if you take charge of things and work with a good elder law attorney with experience in planning for...

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What type of legal help do I need?

E.'s answer | Answered on June 21, 2015

The law presumes that money transferred from one person to another without a contract or receipt of goods or services in return is a gift. The...

E. Alexandra Golden's Answers (3394)

My nonprofit legal aid bureau wishes to terminate my representation. What can I do to stop this?

Should I let my sons abusive father get visitation with my son after being absent from his life for over a year?

I want my son to live with me

I am being pressured into signing an informal probate. Massachusetts.

I suspect my small-business employer (owner) is underreporting my hours. If I can get proof, what can I do about it?

The parties further understand the appointment is intended to resolve the pending petitions and objections now before the court

Can I be denied ownership of an insurance policy if I am the one who opened/made all payments since it was opened in 2000?

What actions should I take since Personal Representative of my mom' estate (intestate) forged my signature on assent to sale ?

What types of social / legal services exist for those with no family or friends to serve roles as POA or HCP?

What type of legal help do I need?