This is a question you should ask your real estate attorney, because additional details would be useful in determining all options. If you don't...

Selling a house in probate in Massachusetts

Not necessarily. There are ways for the Personal Representative to sell the house and be protected by claims from creditors if they feel that the...

In general, a written agreement will outline what the parties may do, without violating the terms of the agreement. If there is a concern that a...

Hello, Can an employee sue the majority partner of an LLC(in MA) for unpaid wages IF the LLC is folded?

Disputes concerning "unwritten" partnership relationships are a big problem. Partnerships can be structured in all sorts of different ways, so it...

Will I have to pay taxes on a lump sum I am receiving from his IRAs? And if he is taxed will that come out of my money?

In a scenario such as the one presented, you should really consult with a family law attorney who is also well-versed in tax, or who consults with...

Can I cash a check my deceased father left?

Depending upon how long after death a check is presented for payment, a bank may or may not be willing to pay it (once the bank is aware of the...

Quit Claim Deed filed 11/18/2011/Will filed 11/29/2011?

The scenario of deeding out a property shortly before executing a will referencing the property does, as other attorneys have noted, raise certain...

What does it mean when I was asked to sign a form and provide a copy of my driver's license in regards to my grandmother's will?

Typically, when property specifically bequeathed in a will is given away, it is considered "adeemed", or effectively, that the testator changed his...

You should immediately contact a probate attorney if you believe someone is hiding a will, or intentionally not probating an estate in which you...

If there is a will, does it have to be put into probate before anyone can take any of the items mentioned in it?

In general, a valid deed, properly executed by a competent "grantor" without undue influence, trumps a validly executed will. So, if real estate...