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MA Estate Planning Law (Wills/Probate) Questions and Answers

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rights of heirs / beneficiaries of a will 1 3 days 8 hours ago
by Anonymous
2 days 20 hours ago
by The Editor
POA 1 1 week 5 days ago
by poaproblems
4 days 13 hours ago
by allan@baronlawm...
Purchase and Sale Agreement/License to Sell Estate Property 2 1 week 3 days ago
by NancyS
1 week 2 days ago
by NancyS
Is there a time limit for filing 3 2 weeks 15 hours ago
by Anonymous
2 weeks 11 hours ago
by Kevin Gaughen Sr.
Revocable Trust/Sole Trustee is Sole Beneficiary/Rights of Secondary Beneficiaries 1 2 weeks 1 day ago
by Anonymous
2 weeks 1 day ago
by Peter Bernardin
Will from different state still valid in Massachusetts? 1 2 weeks 6 days ago
by Anonymous
2 weeks 5 days ago
by The Editor
Can A Life Estate Be Taken Away? 2 4 weeks 2 days ago
by Bluesrains
4 weeks 1 day ago
by Bluesrains
Beneficiary wants accounting of MA trust 1 5 weeks 18 hours ago
by Donaldson
5 weeks 16 hours ago
by The Editor
Beneficiary wants accounting of MA trust 0 5 weeks 18 hours ago
by Donaldson
n/a
Expenses while waiting for sale of house and petition to partition. 1 6 weeks 3 days ago
by Anonymous
6 weeks 3 days ago
by Kevin Gaughen Sr.
Must will go to probate to be legal in MA? 1 7 weeks 5 days ago
by Merlot
7 weeks 4 days ago
by The Editor
Second marriage and estate planning 1 9 weeks 1 day ago
by SwimT
9 weeks 1 day ago
by Peter Bernardin
What are the trustee's reporting responsibilities to the beneficiaries of a revocable trust after the donor's death? 0 9 weeks 5 days ago
by seekingtrustinfo
n/a
Joint accounts and avoiding probate when there is no will 1 10 weeks 1 day ago
by Anonymous
10 weeks 19 hours ago
by Peter Bernardin
Selling house that is part of estate in MA. 1 11 weeks 2 days ago
by KWilson
11 weeks 2 days ago
by The Editor
Contracts and debts end after death in MA? 1 12 weeks 4 days ago
by KateR
12 weeks 4 days ago
by Peter Bernardin
Showing will to beneficiaries for probate in MA 1 13 weeks 5 days ago
by MickeyR
13 weeks 4 days ago
by The Editor
Requirements of a valid will in Massachusetts (must be notarized)? 2 16 weeks 14 hours ago
by Mrs.M
14 weeks 5 days ago
by David
Converting from revocable to irrevocable trust for Medicaid 2 14 weeks 6 days ago
by Anonymous
14 weeks 5 days ago
by David
Notify beneficiaries if I change my will? 1 16 weeks 6 days ago
by Anonymous
16 weeks 6 days ago
by Peter Bernardin
Liability of only heir or beneficiary for car loan debt 1 18 weeks 20 hours ago
by traveler
18 weeks 19 hours ago
by The Editor
Power of attorney for estate? 2 19 weeks 20 hours ago
by arlanH
19 weeks 19 hours ago
by Peter Bernardin
How long does probate take in Massachusetts? 1 20 weeks 1 day ago
by Anonymous
20 weeks 1 day ago
by Peter Bernardin
MA Beneficiary of IRA dies first? 1 21 weeks 1 day ago
by davidson
21 weeks 1 day ago
by The Editor
Recording of Trusts required by MA estate law? 1 22 weeks 2 days ago
by capeseniortoo
22 weeks 1 day ago
by The Editor
Change estate plan after divorce? 2 22 weeks 4 days ago
by Anonymous
22 weeks 4 days ago
by Peter Bernardin
HIPAA Authorization for my Health Care Agent? 1 23 weeks 4 days ago
by Chutter
23 weeks 4 days ago
by The Editor
Video will legal in Massachusetts? 2 25 weeks 18 hours ago
by Anonymous
25 weeks 18 hours ago
by Peter Bernardin
Compensation for Executor in MA 1 26 weeks 3 days ago
by massresident
26 weeks 2 days ago
by The Editor
Gift tax 2 27 weeks 2 days ago
by Anonymous
27 weeks 1 day ago
by Peter Bernardin
Durable Power of Attorney and new MA probate code 1 27 weeks 3 days ago
by Anonymous
27 weeks 3 days ago
by The Editor
Revocable living trust and Medicaid 1 28 weeks 4 days ago
by Anonymous
28 weeks 4 days ago
by The Editor
Attorney as executor of will in MA 1 29 weeks 4 days ago
by Anonymous
29 weeks 4 days ago
by The Editor
How can I see copy of my uncle's last will? 1 30 weeks 4 days ago
by BrittM
30 weeks 4 days ago
by The Editor
Forms for guardianship or conservatorship in Massachusetts 1 31 weeks 3 days ago
by Anonymous
31 weeks 3 days ago
by Peter Bernardin
Will my family have to pay taxes on my life insurance policy? 1 32 weeks 2 days ago
by Anonymous
32 weeks 2 days ago
by The Editor
Distribtion of assets of Revocable trust 1 33 weeks 3 days ago
by Anonymous
33 weeks 2 days ago
by Peter Bernardin
Bank request complete copy of a trust agreemment to open account 0 33 weeks 3 days ago
by Selkirk1944
n/a
Do beneficiaries of will have to pay creditors? 1 34 weeks 17 hours ago
by Anonymous
34 weeks 14 hours ago
by The Editor
Dying Indigent in Massachusetts 1 35 weeks 3 days ago
by Anonymous
35 weeks 2 days ago
by The Editor
Acceptable length of time to probate will? 3 36 weeks 5 days ago
by kids0406
35 weeks 5 days ago
by kids0406
Estate is now in probate - should I remove any belongings from the home? 1 36 weeks 4 days ago
by skydiver81
36 weeks 4 days ago
by Peter Bernardin
Distribution of trust assets after death 1 37 weeks 18 hours ago
by CBurton
37 weeks 12 hours ago
by The Editor
vehicle of parent who passed away 1 38 weeks 4 days ago
by Anonymous
38 weeks 3 days ago
by The Editor
Question on taxes and distribution of estate 2 39 weeks 2 days ago
by Anonymous
39 weeks 1 day ago
by Kevin Gaughen Sr.
How do I register or transfer car after death of spouse and owner? 2 40 weeks 2 days ago
by ChuckW
40 weeks 2 days ago
by Peter Bernardin
Expedited probate in MA (Voluntary Administration) 1 41 weeks 3 days ago
by bobtwill
41 weeks 3 days ago
by The Editor
MA wills online 1 42 weeks 4 days ago
by TresT
42 weeks 4 days ago
by The Editor
Leaving property to charity in will or trust? 1 43 weeks 4 days ago
by Nervous
43 weeks 4 days ago
by The Editor
Any Estate planning issues for married gay and lesbian couples in MA? 1 44 weeks 5 days ago
by GWinters
44 weeks 5 days ago
by The Editor
Life Estate - Responsiblities 1 46 weeks 3 days ago
by pongmaster21
46 weeks 2 days ago
by The Editor
Who is entitled to possession of ashes or remains of deceased? 2 47 weeks 2 days ago
by frustrated
47 weeks 2 days ago
by frustrated
Is it illegal to destroy or hide a last will in MA 1 48 weeks 2 days ago
by Anonymous
48 weeks 2 days ago
by The Editor
Funeral arrangements in Will? 1 49 weeks 1 day ago
by RogerH
49 weeks 1 day ago
by The Editor
Sole Beneficiary/Transfer of Deed question 0 50 weeks 16 hours ago
by kebrere
n/a
Consequences of conveying executors deed v. not doing so 1 1 year 28 weeks ago
by stawasz_r
50 weeks 2 days ago
by Kevin Gaughen Sr.
Process to Transfer Title of Automobile that was left in a Will 1 50 weeks 4 days ago
by jbk33
50 weeks 4 days ago
by Peter Bernardin
Finding estate planning attorney 1 51 weeks 5 days ago
by Juan-Don
51 weeks 5 days ago
by The Editor
How do I change my will? 1 1 year 3 days ago
by MDorgan
1 year 3 days ago
by The Editor
obtaining deceased father's medical records 1 1 year 1 week ago
by Anonymous
1 year 1 week ago
by Peter Bernardin
Joint will for husband and wife 1 1 year 1 week ago
by MiguelT
1 year 1 week ago
by The Editor
Changing Trustee of Irrevocable Trust 1 1 year 2 weeks ago
by cat8148
1 year 2 weeks ago
by The Editor
Leaving a legacy letter with my will 1 1 year 2 weeks ago
by Millie
1 year 2 weeks ago
by The Editor
Language to leave son or daughter out of will 1 1 year 3 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 3 weeks ago
by The Editor
Leaving money to special needs child in trust or will 1 1 year 4 weeks ago
by Tangier
1 year 4 weeks ago
by The Editor
Who must administrator notify when probating a will? 1 1 year 5 weeks ago
by PendingExecutor
1 year 5 weeks ago
by The Editor
Challenging a will for Undue Influence or Lack of capacity 1 1 year 5 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 5 weeks ago
by The Editor
Time Requirement for starting the probate of wills 1 1 year 5 weeks ago
by PendingExecutor
1 year 5 weeks ago
by The Editor
Contesting named executor of a will who is the only surviving son of the decedent 1 1 year 5 weeks ago
by PendingExecutor
1 year 5 weeks ago
by The Editor
Can Agent named in Power of Attorney quit and/or collect fees? 1 1 year 6 weeks ago
by Concern4H
1 year 6 weeks ago
by admin
Estate planning if I have no money or property? 1 1 year 6 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 6 weeks ago
by The Editor
Can administrator of estate hire a probate attorney? 1 1 year 8 weeks ago
by Shirl84
1 year 8 weeks ago
by The Editor
Life estate as planning tool 1 1 year 9 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 9 weeks ago
by The Editor
Using medicaid planning trust for estate planning 1 1 year 9 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 9 weeks ago
by The Editor
Relative hiding assets from Will to which he was executor 2 1 year 10 weeks ago
by Subrider618
1 year 10 weeks ago
by Subrider618
Leaving a child out of the will (disinheriting) 1 1 year 11 weeks ago
by Simpson
1 year 11 weeks ago
by The Editor
Dying without a will 1 1 year 12 weeks ago
by Simpleman
1 year 12 weeks ago
by The Editor
Can I revoke my power of attorney 1 1 year 12 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 12 weeks ago
by The Editor
Beneficiary as Trustee for MA Trust? 1 1 year 13 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 13 weeks ago
by The Editor
Estate planning using spendthrift trust 1 1 year 14 weeks ago
by SueH
1 year 14 weeks ago
by The Editor
Updating estate planning and will 1 1 year 15 weeks ago
by Trace2009
1 year 15 weeks ago
by The Editor
Making trust for kids in my will 1 1 year 16 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 16 weeks ago
by The Editor
Naming guardians for kids in will or trust 1 1 year 16 weeks ago
by Sharon34
1 year 16 weeks ago
by The Editor
Voluntary administrator 1 1 year 19 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 18 weeks ago
by Peter Bernardin
Can I make a Trust for my dog in MA? 1 1 year 19 weeks ago
by Petlover
1 year 19 weeks ago
by The Editor
joint bank accounts and estate planning 2 1 year 21 weeks ago
by debmal04
1 year 20 weeks ago
by ym0624
Future inheritance 2 1 year 21 weeks ago
by stawasz_r
1 year 20 weeks ago
by stawasz_r
voluntary administrator 1 1 year 23 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 23 weeks ago
by Peter Bernardin
Do I have to probate 1 1 year 25 weeks ago
by PamSCS
1 year 25 weeks ago
by Peter Bernardin
Can I See a Copy of the Will? 1 1 year 27 weeks ago
by Touchy1
1 year 27 weeks ago
by The Editor
Health Care Proxy or Living Will 2 1 year 31 weeks ago
by Donald
1 year 31 weeks ago
by Donald
Executrix Stalling on Dispensing of Property 1 1 year 31 weeks ago
by Bevofi
1 year 31 weeks ago
by The Editor
Life Estate 0 1 year 32 weeks ago
by MassConfusion
n/a
Medical Power of Attorney vs. Health Care Proxy 1 1 year 32 weeks ago
by pwmorse
1 year 32 weeks ago
by The Editor
parent with an estranged spouse and no will 0 1 year 34 weeks ago
by sissabee78
n/a
Property tax credit in Massachusetts Elders 1 1 year 35 weeks ago
by SusanG
1 year 34 weeks ago
by The Editor
Can a Power of Attorney Expire? 1 1 year 37 weeks ago
by Chicky
1 year 36 weeks ago
by The Editor
Determining Mental Capacity for Health Care Proxy 1 1 year 39 weeks ago
by Trolley
1 year 38 weeks ago
by The Editor
Health Care Proxy from Another State 1 1 year 41 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 40 weeks ago
by The Editor
What if my doctor ignores my health care proxy? 1 1 year 43 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 43 weeks ago
by The Editor

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