Mother-in-law died intestate. Significant monies not included in "valuation" by wife's brother. Can they be regained by estate?

Short answer is, "possibly." This is a classic situation in probate litigation - joint bank accounts, which may or may not be intended as a gift. ...

Not necessarily. Both conservator and trustee must adhere to fiduciary standards, acting in the best interests of ward and beneficiary of a trust....

Under agreement to sell a home to a VA buyer. do I have to sign the VA escape clause? We're not comfortable with the wording.

Have you signed the P&S yet? If you have, then basically, you are normally bound, unless you, the seller, have put in your own contingencies. ...

In massachusetts do you have to pay the healthcare tax if you didn't have any earnings and were without health insurance ?

Echoing and enhancing what Atty. Chambers said, from the DOR website: "15. Why is there no penalty for those at or below 150% federal poverty...

Can I get a contract for my son to buy or rent, as he is now, my condo in MA after I die. I have left all to my 4 sons?

Echoing what the other attorneys said, you should probably consult a Florida estate planning attorney for your Florida estate planning needs. Not...

What is my exposure?

It sounds like the agreement is complicated enough that you could not tell, by reading it, that you weren't allowed to disclose anything. Everyone...

Can we give rewards to people answering online questions?

The simple answer is, yes. The real answer is, you need to look at the actual transaction, and consider various aspects of it, including federal...

I would send him a letter requesting that he provide you with an update via letter or telephone within a week (or sooner if the matter is urgent),...

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How can we claim the money in the cheapest way?

It might make sense first to see if the bank or other account holder would accept a copy of your existing appointment. If the check is 10 years...

Deed transfer for HELOC in MA?

Generally, she wouldn't have to be on the deed. Things you should consider include: what would happen if you broke up - how would she feel about...

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