Should everyone of all ages have a will? How do I make a will official? What is the process like to create one?

These are the following requirements for a valid will in Massachusetts: 1. The person writing the will must be at least 18 years old. 2. The...

I'm bein told that both me AND my younger sis are my dead uncles next of kin but I thought there could onlky be one?

Your uncle’s next of kin will be determined by which of his family members were alive at the time of his passing. Factors to consider when...

Can trustees take over (assume) 2 mortgages on 2 separate investment properties upon Death of Parent ?

There are laws in place that generally allow a person inheriting properties to assume the mortgage. It would be in your best interest to contact an...

Can I ask for property to be returned from a former Executer to pay Estate bills?

All debts and expenses of an estate must be paid prior to anyone else receiving an inheritance. The vehicle is looked at as an asset of the estate...

If the CD was titled in the name of the trust, then when your dad passes away the CD will be distributed to the beneficiaries of the trust. If the...

When your wife passed away the general power of attorney you had for her expired. Thus, unless you had other estate planning documents in place you...

My brother refuses to do anything with my fathers ashes. Can I get a court order for them?

When your brother’s will goes through the probate process it will eventually become a public record. Thus, when the will becomes a public record...

I recently married my domestic partner. Must I re-do my will to replace "partner" with "spouse" if my bequests haven't changed?

When making a change to a will it would be in your best interest to seek an attorney’s help to assist you in making that change. It would also be...

My partner stated he wanted me to have his car but it wasn’t written. His family are wanting to sell it. Where do I stand?

The intestacy laws of Massachusetts will determine who has a rightful claim to the car if your partner did not leave the car to someone in his will...

Can an executor in massachusetts add beneficiaries (deceased's neices children) to a will

An executor cannot change the beneficiaries of a will. An executor of a will is bound by law to carry out the terms set forth in the will.