Legal Question in Technology Law in Massachusetts

My brother recently passed away and I am the executrix. Because of the complicated nature of his estate, I need to get into his computer. He died on 10/15/2013. He was found hanged and he did not leave a note. He was in a relationship with a woman who was living with her boyfriend (they had 2 children 16 and 22), and my brother was in the process of loaning her a substantial amount of money (he was fairly well off). He had much trepidation about this financial transaction, which was to pay off a mortgage on a foreclosed restaurant she owned. His daughter and I have doubts about a suicide and I need to get into his computer to find out is there was more going on than what she is telling me. Is it possibly legal to get someone to assist me in getting into his laptop and desktop? He lived in Maine (widower), his one son died and his daughter is his only surviving heir. We just want some answers. I appreciate your help.


Asked on 12/08/13, 8:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, especially given the circumstances.

Your questions seems to be about the law of Maine, not Massachusetts. You may want to re-post it under that state's laws so that more lawyers with the relevant expertise will see it.

Good luck.

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Answered on 12/09/13, 11:00 am


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