In mass whats the limit a lawyer can charge for a slip and fall my offer is 10,000 lawyer wants 4,000 plus traval phone coast

Hi You had to have signed a contingent fee agreement supplied by your lawyer porior to the case being begun. This agreement states the...

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Hi I am curious why you are not getting answers from your attorney. It may be that your attorney is doing all he/she can. If you do not have...

My husband and I have been going through our divorce for the past 17 months .

Hi Do you have an attorney already? You should be represented by counsel. Your husband would be in contempt based on what you are telling me and...

What kind of lawyer should I turn to and what questions should I ask regarding property my deceased father owned (and other ?s).

Hi Contact a probate attorney such as myself. Good luck. Steve Coren

When is a divorce lawyer needed compared to mediation?

Hi I think it is necessary to have a lawyer during mediation. I have done this many times and always felt the client got a better result. Also,...

My father died in 2005,my mom six months ago.My brother has not filed the will, nor will give any information.

Hi A will must be filed with the appropriate probate court within 30 days of death. There is a procedure to force this to be done. However, with...

Would it be dumb for this executor to charge executor fees to the following estate (read below)?

Hi Courts frown on fasmily member/edxecutors cxharging fdees in small estates. Steve Coren

Under (new) Massachusetts law, can my husband cease alimony payments now that he is retired? He has been paying since 1994.

Hi The new alimony law provides potential relief from alimony payments due to retirement. However, it depends oin the wording of yoiur divorce...

What is the process to sell by share on a property to my ex husband?

Hi There are a number of issues that need to be addressed and you should use an attorney. Anything you do must comply with the divorce agreement...

Hi Post-nuptial agreement are valid in Massachusetts. I suggest you consult an attorney on your own to discuss the many issues that you face...