What is a reasonable fee to expect to pay an attorney for filing probate paperwork?

My condolences on the passing of your mother. I agree that attorneys fees are variable. I'd also add there are attorneys who charge a flat fee, or...

Can i sell my vacation cabin in Massachusetts to my children for $1?

This proposed strategy would probably be considered a gift of equity in real estate, and a gift tax return would have to be filed. A trust such as...

Can a lawyer who set up a trust later represent one beneficiary over another?

It sounds like a conflict of interest. You should seek separate counsel.

Much of the answer depends on how the house was owned, e.g. was your sister the sole owner, or was she listed on the deed as a joint tenant or...

Generally, yes, if the trust is a revocable living trust, a new Declaration of Homestead for Homes Owned by Trustees should be filed. The filing...

You could suggest to your mother she might benefit from speaking with an experienced elder law attorney about creating planning documents. In...

How can one change the executor of a will?

If your sister ceases to act, there might be a contingent personal representative named in the will. In addition, a personal representative may be...

If I do absolutely nothing wrong in "real life" can my aunt have me COMMITTED based solely on how I behave out on my YT videos

It's possible for your aunt to apply to a district court justice or a justice of the juvenile court department for a 3 day commitment of someone...

If my granddaughter comes back to me what will happen to her

How old is your granddaughter? Is her father involved? More information is necessary to answer this question. If your granddaughter is currently...

Are a POA and a health care proxy valid legal documents if not all persons named in them were properly notified to consent.

Your parents are free to execute new power of attorney and health care proxy documents. They do not need the consent of an agent (you, their...