My common law husband died in 2006. We had been together since 1996. He always meant to leave me the home we shared but he died

Massachusetts law is very clear -- either you are married or you are not. "Common law" spouses have no protections of marriage under Massachusetts...

Pennsylvania, are you kidding me???

I suggest that you hire a Massachusetts lawyer who is familiar with the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Review of 6-year old Nominee Realty Trust document previously used for one property to be basis for new NRT to hold new property

No responsible attorney will give you an opinion without seeing the entire trust. Your should know there was a major change in trust law when the...

My mom was terminal ended up living 8 years. My brother was assigned to her what is conservator or guardian does court assign?

A will is just a piece of paper until someone dies. If your brother was appointed your mother's conservator, he is required to file accounts...

My brothers wife is dying my brother is in hospital his in laws have his kids they want to keep them could this happen

The in-laws would need to petition the Probate Court for guardianship. Your brother is entitled to notice and has the right to object and be heard....

Can my pregnant ex girlfriend take me to court for child support before the baby is born? She's 4 months pregnant

No, she can't do anything before the baby is born. If you don't believe the baby is yours, do not agree to have your name on the birth certificate....

My wife and I are getting divorced and she.was left money in a trust from her father. Am I entitled to any of it?

When marriages dissolve, the court orders the assets to be divided equitably. Note that "equitably" does not mean "equally." There are many factors...

My 87 year old father lives in his run down beach front home. If he sells will he be killed in cap gains?

The answer depends on facts. Do these four lots constitute his primary residence? If so, then he would be entitled to an exclusion of capital...

PACE Program and Massachusetts Elder Planning for IRAs

That is not the way I'd handle it. Any creation of a Medicaid-qualifying trust would result in the loss of benefits for BOTH of your parents for...

If she did not have a will, you will need to wait 30 days before you can file a petition for administration. The Probate Court will accept a death...