Where can my sister (elderly, living off just social security, 12K in assets) get no-cost or very low-cost end of life docs?

A health care proxy or advance directive can frequently be obtained from a hospital, though it merits some talk and some thought prior to...

Can I video-tape my neighbor dumping truckloads of gravel on my property line?

As long as you aren't trespassing or looking in his windows improperly, you could videotape what is happening in public. The temporary survey...

What is the guardianship process like if the parents are on board with someone stepping in as guardians? What issues may arise?

If the parents are on board, they may execute a Caregiver Authorization Affidavit (in Massachusetts), which would be the simplest option, (with...

What can I do if the executrix does not split up the money as stated in the will?

I'm sorry for your loss. It is unfortunate that there is one more thing to address. If you have hired an attorney to assist you with your...

As a personal representative of an estate in Massachusetts, in what order should I pay creditors?

It can get complicated when there is a situation such as the one indicated. As others have noted, the estate may be insolvent, and the aid of an...

Do I have any path of recourse, mother died 6 years ago, set my uncle as executor and he wont communicate with beneficiaries?

As others have noted, you need to contact an experienced probate attorney now, as you may lose out on having an effective remedy if you wait too...

Will written by one survivor of a earlier Irrevocable trust written by couple after one deceased overrides the Irrevocable

It is doubtful that any useful answer could be provided without a review of the documents. As a general proposition, assets titled in an...

How can I give my two brother in law 5 million each?

As the other attorneys have noted, you really should consider hiring an attorney. Depending upon various factors, there may be gift taxes due. ...

You should ask your attorney - irrevocable trusts are significantly more complicated, in some ways, than revocable trusts. However, it is probably...

Can you retrieve checks which haven't cleared over a long period of time?

If the checks represent money owed to your mother, and they were unclaimed, the property manager is arguable holding unclaimed property of your...