Attorney who had possession of Will has died and it is unknown if anyone took over his files? How do we file the will?

I recommend checking with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (or the equivilant for the state where the deceased...

If a $1 million gift is made in 2010, will it unify with, and therefore cancel out, the estate tax exemption of a 2011 decedant?

Hello, This is an area of law that is in a state of flux right now so it is not really possible to give a guaranteed response. My best guess...

My nephew was killed a few months back and we are all at a loss. Does my sister need to set up an estate?

I am licensed in Massachusetts. In general, when someone passes away if they owned any assets in their individual name the person's heirs will...

My mother's home was put in a life estate in dec.2001. She entered ltc 2/05 & died 12/09. as executor what next?

The lien that was placed on the home was more than likely a "Notice Lien" that estinguishes upon death. You should mail a copy of the death...

You have already gotten some good answers, but I just wanted to add that people unfamiliar with the laws in Massachusetts will tell you that the...

My parents moved out of their home to Assisted Living. Their home is now up for sale. Should the home be put into a trust now?

The benefit to putting the house (or proceeds) in a Trust is to avoid the probate process if they were to both die. Assets in well drafted trust...

My wage tax comes out of my paycheck, we thought we filed with turbo tax, never received anything from local authorites until...

You should contact a local income tax attorney; either there has been a mix up with your name/social secuirty number or you did not file when you...

My son who is 14 is going to live with his grandmother in another city . what do i need in order for him to go to school .

Massachusetts allows you to appoint another person to have authority to act as temporary agent for care of a minor. I recommend that you sign a...