What is a reasonable fee to expect to pay an attorney for filing probate paperwork?

Hi Very difficult to answer as there is no set fee. The charge would be by the hour. It does not sound complicated so should not be terribly...

Who can recommend a well experienced estate atty for massachusetts

I would be happy to help. Experienced in estate matters. Steve Coren

New Life Insurance Policy after divorce

Hi No your ex-spouse would not have a claim. Steve Coren

My uncle who is the executor of my grandmother's estate did not give anything to her beneficiaries. What can be done?

Hi Yes you would have recourse if you can prove that your uncle misappropriated assets or deprived the rightful heirs of inheritance. You would...

My father died 9 months ago, the family house is still just sitting and looks abandoned, how can we get this sold?

Hi You should employ an attorney. If the family will not agree to a resolution on the real estate issue, a sale can be forced through a petition...

It is possible the child support would be more than $100 per week. However, do his reasons matter? You can file for divorce yourself and get the...

My father died 7-2014

Hi If properly signed and witnessed, the Will is valid. If your mother refuses to probate the will (assuming there are sufficient assets to...

My ex's divorce attorney was our family attorney and also handles and handled all of my ex's real estate..

Hi If the attorney obtained financial information about you while acting as family attorney then there may be a conflict. There are a number of...

How do I handle this

I would hesitate to give you any advice as these are important issues that need to be weighed with an attorney. My best advice is to consult (and...

The date the complaint for divorce was filed sets the period to determine the length of the marriage for alimony purposes. Steve Coren