Do assets passing through beneficiary designations at the owner's death still have to go through probate?

Not normally, but with everything else in life, there are exceptions. The exceptions would involve an insolvent probate estate, creditors, taxes,...

Will gifts 14,000. to each of my grandchildren (140,000) affect my estate tax exclusions.( IRS 5,400,000. MA state 1,000,000).

As noted, as long as your annual gifts to a specific individual stay below the annual gift amount, you're okay. However, depending upon the size...

As both attorneys have indicated, there are complications due to the public benefits received by your parent. Both suggestions to consult with a...

Can a gifted condo be contested and do I need a real estate attorney?

Anyone can always make trouble, whether or not there is a sound factual foundation for a legal claim. They are less likely to be successful when...

I am on a H1B and my company laid me off due to a down turn in their business. Can I sue for economic loss?

As noted by the other attorney, if a contract is breached, there may be an action for foreseeable damages arising out of the breach, but it will...

First, there may be anti-trust reasons (price-fixing) that would inhibit attorneys from answering this question, even if sufficient details are...

Earned PTO

Probably not, though an accurate answer would require a lot more details that one would not want to post online if there is potential litigation. ...

Nh deed change

Generally, an attorney would spend approximately the same amount of time reviewing a previously-prepaid document to make sure it conforms with the...

Does a life estate allow me to get a residential tax exemption?

It depends. (Didn't you expect that?) In Massachusetts, you can apply for the residential real estate tax exemption if you are the owner, plain...

I need a contract to transfer a joint tenants deed to a tenants in common quit claim deed

You would be wise to consult with a local real estate attorney if you need a new deed prepared. Depending upon the circumstances, there might be...