Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

I was caretaker for my mom for 6 years and moved home to help her every day and night. My sister is executor of the will - appointed 11 yrs ago when my dad died for no reason except she is eldest. She lives in New York and my mom lived in Boston, MA. She rarely was there to see her. Now she is bullying and hostile regarding my leaving although previously I was told I could stay through winter. I have Fibromyalgia and other health problems and need to get corticosteroid shots next week so I can walk and move (degenerative disc) (blizzard tomorrow). I let her lawyer in with realtors and he said to me he will call to have my stuff thrown out March 1st by calling a junk service to take my things. Can he do that? How do I stop him from the bullying? My sister in NY has 2 homes, one in the Hamptons, 3 cars, my other sister has a large home and is ok financially> Both have families. I was told by older sister's lawyer that they have NOTHING as he yelled it while I have had use of my mom's home and 20 yr old car (which I have driven my mom in all the time, pay insurance on, repairs and gas) and I basically have no funds as I was caretaker here and resident. Not sure if he can come here and throw out my possessions or throw me out? Thank you. My intention is to move when the weather gets a bit warmer after winter and put my stuff in storage after my pain management shots. Thank you.


Asked on 2/23/13, 3:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

I would be curious to know what the will says about the disposition of the house. I think you will need to take a copy of the will to a lawyer to see if it provides any guidance on your rights in this situation. For example, the will may entirely disinherit you, it may leave the house to all children, or it may have left all property to all children. Getting a copy of the will is really your first step.

Good luck!

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Answered on 2/23/13, 4:00 pm


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