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What is an unnatural disposition?

A prospective client sat in my office a few weeks ago, sobbing uncontrollably. She had just learned that she had been completely cut out of her father’s will. To be sure, her relationship with her father had been difficult—she referred…

Our closing attorney didn’t payoff the FHA loan as required by Payoff Statement.

Additional Information: The closing attorney for the sale of my home in Wellesley was aware of the necessity to payoff my FHA loan at a certain time to avoid additional fees. The payoff was rejected by my lender because is…

My condo was damaged due to a fire in neighbor’s unit.

Additional Information: I live in a Condo in Newton and my unit has been damaged by water due to fire in our neighbor’s unit. I received an estimate from the Association’s Insurance company and am not satisfied with the estimate…

What would be required of me to file a professional malpractice suit?

Additional Information: I had been seeing a therapist in Newton for over 10 years to try to resolve some issues that developed from my childhood. He violated boundaries and took advantage of me. I want to file charges and sue…

Do we have a professional malpractice claim?

Additional Information: My husband passed away while we were separated, but not yet divorced. Our Framingham house was in his name only so I hired a probate attorney. He told me it would be 6 months to a year before…

Do I have a case to sue my divorce attorney?

Additional Information: I just settled in mediation. I am receiving less child support than what I think I am entitled to. My attorney had 2 days to review the discovery documents, she never reviewed them with me. I asked her…

In MA can I sue my home inspector or realtor?

Additional Information: I just closed on a home in the Greater Boston area. The inspector stated and reported that the fuel source is natural gas. My buyer’s Realtor stated the heating unit was natural gas. I recently learned from the…

Our new home in Weston has termites!

Additional Information: Who is responsible? My wife and I bought a home in Weston and discovered termites shortly after we moved in. Are the sellers responsible or is the home inspection company responsible? They had to know there were termites…

Can our Dover HOA shut off water to a member for non-payment?

Additional Information: Can a home owners association shut the water off to one of it’s members for non-payment of its dues for a shared well? One member in our Dover condo building owes back fees of over a thousand dollars…

How much notice do I need to give a tenant that a lease will not be renewed and can I show the home while the lease is active?

Additional Information: I presently rent my Newton home to an individual on a one year lease. I am dissatisfied with this tenant and will not be renewing his lease. How much notice do I need to give him that I…

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