Out of state resident selling Property in Maine. What docuumentation is required to reduce profit subject to 2-1/2 % tax.

You really ought to consult with a Maine accountant. Generally though, you'd need some sort of documentation of what was done (any permits pulled?...

My mother put ther house in MA in a Life Estate in 2004 with herself as the Life Tenant and my brother and I as Remaindermen.

To clarify, this is something that you would need an "elder law" or Medicaid-planning attorney to answer. Medicaid (MassHealth) rules change over...

Is it legal in the state of Massachusetts for a Bank Teller to check visa status in an international passport to cash a check?

For smaller amounts, I would think not. For larger amounts, there may be financial regulations which apply. I would ask to speak with a manager,...

Question about fire insurance.

I'd look around for attorneys whose resumes indicate that they have formerly worked for insurance companies, or done subrogation, or specifically...

Gambling and lotteries are generally the purview of the Commonwealth, with very limited exceptions. You'd really be best consulting with an...

4 sibling own a house together now that the parents have passed. 3 want to sell the house one does not.

In short, you'll probably need an experienced probate attorney, whatever happens. On the face of it, when three beneficiaries want to do something...

I lost a MA small claims case, for what I believe is a due-process violation (Rules 2+5) by the Clerk Magistrate, What can I do?

To be honest, courts do make mistakes. Clerks make mistakes. The small claims procedure represents a trade-off between streamlined, low-cost...

I was wondering if there is anything I can do about being accused at work for things I have not done.

In addition to the comments from the other attorneys, I'd suggest you have a brief consultation with an employment attorney before you speak with...

What is the appropriate jurisdictional state?

As the other attorney noted, first read the agreement. Then speak with an attorney. Notwithstanding, there may still be arguments that it would...

I need an estate lawyer

Echoing some of the other responses, it would be useful for you to sit down with an experienced probate attorney and go over the facts which you do...