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May 26, 2026

[MA] How does probate work when a surviving spouse never probated a will before passing away?

My aunt never probated her late spouse’s will. She was able to live in the house until she died. But the house would have been 50% hers if she sold it. So she left 50% of the house to me in her will. If the house is probated, will I still get 50% of that house or no because she has passed?

MA Estate Probate

May 21, 2026

[MA] Can a resident vote on neighboring town water district rules if they receive service there?

Could a Tyngsboro resident who received water from a neighboring town vote on that water district's rules?

MA Legal (General)

May 20, 2026

[MA] What power of attorney do I need to manage my mother’s benefits and nursing facility payments?

My mom has entered hospice, and I need a POA so that I can deal with Social Security, her bank, Medicare, and pay the skilled nursing facility out of her Social Security. She has no assets, no retirement, and no property. I just need to make sure I'm filling out this template right for Massachusetts.

MA Estate Planning

May 18, 2026

[MA] Can I request a stay of court proceedings for my son due to serious mental health issues?

My son has mental health issues and was caught on video taking a vest from Dunkin Donuts. My local law enforcement know what the problem is, and he is not a threat to himself or others. However, although I returned the vest and a phone battery, the people in question filed with the court, and Peter is called to appear in front of a magistrate. He is in no condition to do so, he is delusional and cannot concentrate for more than a minute, then he returns to his delusions. Could I ask a lawyer to apply for a “stay of proceedings.” I had another incident where my son did not pay a taxi, but I eventually did, and someone in the department took care of Peter not needing to appear by reason of mental health issues.

MA Criminal Law

April 25, 2026

[MA] What wording should be included in a lease agreement to address tenants leaving before the lease term ends?

Massachusetts lease agreements.

MA Landlord-Tenant

April 18, 2026

[MA] How do I complete a POA to manage my mother’s Social Security, banking, and care expenses while she is in hospice?

My mom has entered hospice and I need a POA so that I can deal with Social Security, her bank, Medicare, and pay the skilled nursing facility out of her social security. She has no assets, no retirement and no property. I just need to make sure I'm filling out this template right for Massachusetts.

MA Estate Planning

April 16, 2026

[MA] What can I do if I was terminated from my job and the documentation provided by my employer is inaccurate or false?

Hi, I was terminated from my job but when I asked for documentation, it was not factual.

MA Employment

April 15, 2026

[MA] Can I sue the police department for failing to act after a domestic violence incident that left me homeless?

I need help suing my local police department.

MA Criminal Law

March 20, 2026

[MA] Can I send a Chapter 93A demand letter after being overcharged by an online company?

So I live in MA and I was reading on MA chapter 93A. I was overly charged by a company through TikTok. I’d like to send them a letter of intent.

MA Consumer Protection

February 27, 2026

[MA] Can a lucid rehab patient deemed incompetent sign a valid durable power of attorney, and how is it notarized?

My 50 year old 88 yr old friend is in a rehab after an L3 compression fracture and fall. The MD there without talking to me who is HC Proxy deemed her incompetent. She does “sundown” at night but is lucid during the day. I spoke to a friend who is a Rehab MD and she said to go to the facility with another person who is not related to my friend to witness her signing a PoA. This MD said the burden of proof is shifted to the facility to prove they are right and we are wrong. Is this document a Massachusetts Durable Power of Attorney? How do I get it notarized? Would I have to take her out to a bank? I am waiting for return call from my own estate planning attorney. I think she can do tele witnessing and notarizing as long as everyone is in state. Is all of this correct? My Rehab MD friend said to request a complete neuropsychology eval to contest the facility MD's decision. I will pursue that with her insurance and the facility.

MA Legal (General)

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