The reason for litigation in probate administration is primarily due to one party (family member) NOT doing what they should, or obstructing things for various reasons. There's an estate in Norfolk County, Norwood, MA where that is the exact...

Handling a Boston, Suffolk County estate where one of those cleanup joints comes in after a person dies and after a day of fiddling around, they send you a bill for $30,000. Had that happen when my father died. Cop recommended an outfit that came,...

The importance of estate planning when you desire to provide for a disabled loved one after your death Whether it be your child, your sibling, your best friend, or any other disabled individual, if you want to leave some or all of your assets to a...

How do you know if you need a WILL versus a TRUST? A Will is a legal document that allows you to distribute your property to those you choose. A Will must go through Probate Court which can be very expensive and time consuming. A Will comes into play...

One item that is important enough to note that we want it posted on the office Facebook and whatever personal Facebook would post it, is the matter of fees. First, court costs are what they are. It would be the same if you did it yourself. One thing...

The office anticipates a new feature, "Something Legal", where our staff can post entries regarding legal issues raised, researched and addressed within various cases. Shows that we try to stay on top of things and lets the reader gain an...

Have you started planning your estate? In my large circle of friends and family I found out that only 2 out of 20 actually have a will. Most haven't even considered a will.....what? why not? Well, the most common answer is, "I don't think...

When you read this, you should ask yourself, "Do I have a will?" "Did I do the right thing and plan far enough ahead to avoid any confusion or undue drama when I pass away?" Did you know that if you have no relatives (not married,...

I recently attended my brother's funeral and it was an opportunity to see relatives I haven't seen in years. I am from a family of nine and each of my cousin's families have 4 or more kids so, needless to say, the church was crowded. The...

You can't underestimate how the death of a parent brings latent hostilities within siblings. Could go on for days with stories of how siblings you thought were all for one, one for all, let's just do this right are quarreling over minor...