Joint tenant on deed rights.

A joint tenant automatically becomes owner of the property when the other co-owner dies. No interest in the property would pass to the deceased...

I'm getting married in the state of MA this month. My fiance has a pre-existing will. I'm wondering if he passes before me,

Congratulations on your wedding! Before the marriage you have no claim to your fiancé's estate. His will controls. He could have amended his...

The trust document controls the procedure for replacing a trustee who has resigned. Your document may indeed allow a resigning trustee to appoint...

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As is the case with every trust, you have to look to the terms of the document to make sure you have the authority to sell and properly follow the...

Does photo copies of documents need to be notarized or attested

We could assist you more if we knew what these documents are and how you are intending to use them. Are they being submitted to a court? Or a...

My grandfathers will in probate

I am very sorry for your loss. This is a very difficult situation. It has also been my experience that inheritances can bring out the worst in...

My grandfather passed away 2 years ago and most of his kids are not happy. How long does it take for the will to be probated

Generally the administration of a will takes about a year. Complications can make the process last a lot longer. It is important to know that...

Are elder care rights still in effect after death?

I am sorry for your loss. The attorney that drafted your mother's will can still serve as the executor, provided that was what your mother...

I have my house in irrevocable trust. I am the trustee of the trust with my children as beneficiaries. I want to give property

An attorney specializing in trust and estate work would have to review the document first before giving you an accurate answer. Attorneys will...

My husband died 8 years ago and our house was joint with right of survivorship. do i have to change it over to my name?

I am assuming the real estate is located in Massachusetts. It would be sufficient to record your husband's death certificate at the relevant...