MA residents divorced 2017 after 38 yrs. Joint property in NH. Ex husband now deceased. Am I able to sell this?

To answer this question a lawyer will need to know exactly how they owned the property, and what the divorce agreement says. A Mass divorce decree...

In general, a partnership agreement can be terminated at any time by any of the partners. But the rules for dissolving and winding up a...

I am wondering what type of Lawyer I need and possible recommendations on local lawyers?

In a past lifetime, I used to do a fair amount of construction litigation, and your dispute is basically a construction dispute, so I would be...

There is no will?

Your son has no reason to be taking control of the estate. Because your brother had no will, his property will pass under intestacy law, which...

It depends on a couple things. How is the house titled? If he put her on the title, she has an interest. What does his will say? If he...

My Mother has passed away. I am the executor of her will. The funeral is over, I don't know what to do next. Where do I start?

Before you do anything, you need to be formally appointed be the Court. The Mass Probate Court has published a very detailed booklet about the...

What can I do about an estate that is intestate?

Under Mass law Chapter 190B, section 2-102, a surviving spouse takes all of the estate if all children are from the same marriage. You might be...

As a beneficiary of a trust am I entitled to a copy of the trust documents?

You want to take a look at Chapter 203E, s 813 which deals with a trustee's duty to keep qualifed beneficiaries informed about the administration...

When I pass where does it leave my children as far as debt ?

Your estate is responsible for your debts. If the other assets are not enough to pay the debts, the house may have to be sold. This assumes...

I Signed Confidentiality Agrmt, but Can I Still Partner w/ a Similar Company & use my Financial, Marketing & Operational Skills?

Laws vary from state to state, but assuming that all companies are in Mass, the law is that generally, in the absence of a valid, enforceable...