My ex and I are selling the house. We do not agree on the price. What can my ex do? What's our individual rights on this?
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Answered on April 27, 2020
This is an unfortunate situation. Worst case, it goes to foreclosure if the two of you stop paying the mortgage, or if one of you stops and the...
How do I get access to a will or find the lawyers name that drew up the will?
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Answered on April 27, 2020
If there is a will, the other attorneys have indicated how you might obtain a copy. If there is a will, and it hasn't been filed with the court...
My mom died. She put the house in a trust in my name, with a quit claim deed.
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Answered on April 27, 2020
This is a question about Massachusetts probate law and trusts. Generally, the terms of a trust stand independently. That is, unless the trust...
I own land that has a deeded Right of Way for other property owner to get to a lake. Can they sit on my property.
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Answered on April 27, 2020
Generally, a deeded right must be used in accordance with the intent of the grantor creating the right. One would have to look at the actual...
How do I pass my father's home to me in NH ? as the executor and only heir?
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Answered on April 25, 2020
Once the will has been proved and allowed, the person entitled to the real estate through the will automatically has an interest in the real estate...
1. Does a co-owner of commonly held property have legal capacity to act on behalf of remaining owners w/o their consent?
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Answered on April 23, 2020
Scenarios posted on a public website are sometimes insufficient to provide any kind of usable answer. Especially with real estate, "facts on the...
Does medicaid in massachusetts look back 5 years for ira and cd's?
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Answered on April 21, 2020
Under the circumstances, it would be worthwhile to consult with an attorney specializing in Elder Law/Medicaid planning to find out what the best...
Can I do alcohol delivery in Massachusetts ?
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Answered on April 18, 2020
It would probably be worthwhile to check the ABCC website, and give them a call if you have specific concerns. Without researching it, other...
Is it OK that my last name doesn't match what's on the property deed (no mortgage on property), or should I have it changed?
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Answered on April 18, 2020
While real estate titled in your name (new or old) will still pass through the probate process, and no change is necessary for that reason, if you...
Is it possible in Massachusetts to use the informal probate process if only a copy of the decedent's will is available?
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Answered on April 18, 2020
No. (Per the MUPC Guide.) Good luck. (Formal still available.)