You want to become familiar with the idea of unauthorized practice of law. The Board of Bar Overseers/Office of Bar Counsel in Massachusetts has...

"Living Apart Together" -- from a legal point of view

I strongly suggest that you consult a lawyer with a significant amount of experience in the precise situation you are dealing with. It is not...

I am not admitted to practice in Maine, but preliminary research suggests that scattering ashes at sea is permissible, so long as they are...

The IRA is not controlled by the will; instead it is controlled by the adoption agreement - the contract that your uncle signed with the IRA...

The laws about removal of an executor vary from state to state. The Connecticut statute says: Sec. 45a-242. (Formerly Sec. 45-263.) Replacement...

How to transfer beneficiary results of real estate trust

It is hard to know what can be done without more information. I don't know what you mean by an "estate trust." Is the trust irrevocable? Does...

What happens when a tenant at will (mechanic in our building) if, after a 14 notice to quit, he does not leave.

The next step is to file a summary process action in the local District Court. More information about evictions is at...

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What are my obligations/options regarding past due taxes (IRS) when I receive a check for 60K from my father's estate?

The IRS has materials that describe what they will do to collect taxes due. See...

I am a tenant at will in MA my landlord has written a list of "House Rules" what types of rules are ok and what are not

Your rights will depend on the type of tenancy. If you have a lease, the lease sets the rules. The things you describe don't sound like they...

Do I need a custody lawyer?

The only way to get custody back is through the court. The tough question is what you would have to do to get custody back. That will depend on...