"My husband put our joint business as a corporation and articles of organization only name him as an officer.

There are some complicated issues here. 1. The people who are normally entitled to part of a corporation are the shareholders, not the...

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

You should not only not assent to the appointment, you should object. As other attorneys have said, the divorce would have the effect of revoking...

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

I can't say exactly what it means without seeing the petitions that were pending at the time. It does mean that the issues raised in those...

Is it to my advantage at age 71 to be married to a life partner? We both receive SS and have investments and joint real estate.

As the answers you have received so far suggest, this is a big complicated question. There are income tax advantages and disadvantages. There are...

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

It is curious that the developer would be appointed over family members, but I know that such things happen. One other thing to look out for. ...

What's the best way to bequeath to a stranger?

The best way to make sure your instructions are carried out property is to name responsible people to serve as your personal representative. If...

2 executors/trustees-sisters, of Dad's will (died 4/19) I feel they have over stepped their power. what is their exact role

I will assume that there are not issues about the estate and the will, and that the executors personal representatives have filed the will in...

It will be difficult for you to control what happens to your mother's assets without her knowledge or control for several reasons. 1. Her will...

How do I claim my expenses in executing a will as well as preparing for my mom's living with me? I will need to borrow money.

This is a complicated question. You need to talk to an experienced probate lawyer to sort it all out. I can offer some information that may...

If someone holds power of attorney for an elderly person, do they have any obligation to provide information on the estate.

These cases can be very difficult; I am dealing with a case now where the woman died, and the agent under the power of attorney was named as...