Frank Grimaldi, Author at Law Office of Frank V. Grimaldi, PC

Petition to Partition

August 23, 2019

What if one co-owner of real estate wants to sell, and the other co-owner does not? When Real Estate Owners Cannot Agree Short answer: Petition to Partition. Owning real estate, just land or land with improvements is desired by many. Although ownership of real estate is considered an asset, it often entails obligations, such as…

Division of Assets in Divorce Proceedings

April 8, 2019

Frank Grimaldi

Divorce/Separation

Marital property is defined as all the assets, real estate, interests, etc. obtained during the marriage. This includes the marital home, investment properties, bank accounts (regardless of whether they were individually or jointly held), retirement accounts, vehicles (even if they are currently financed), personal property (furniture, jewelry, etc.), and everything else you may have come…

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Legal Aspects of Divorce in Massachusetts

February 20, 2019

Frank Grimaldi

Divorce/Separation

Fault and No-Fault Divorce in Massachusetts Divorce is the legal termination of a marital union by a court in a legal proceeding. All divorce involves a party’s petition or complaint for divorce. Laws guiding the process of divorce vary from state to state. Historically, a party had to prove the other party was at fault…

Alimony by the Numbers

February 5, 2019

Frank Grimaldi

Divorce/Separation

How much alimony will I need to pay/how much alimony will I receive? If you are contemplating divorce, one of the many issues of concern is alimony. Massachusetts General Laws define alimony as “the periodic payment of support to a recipient spouse who is economically dependent. “ Although the Probate Court Judges are given discretion…

Obtaining Guardianship to Authorize Transfer to Nursing Home

March 30, 2016

Frank Grimaldi

Guardianship, Health Care Proxy, Legal Documents

Question: My Mother was admitted to a Dementia Unit at our local hospital. She does not have a Health Care Proxy or a Durable Power of Attorney. The hospital tells me that the long term care facilities will not accept my Mother without these documents. What should we do? Do we need a lawyer? Answer…

Durable Power of Attorney – Frequently Asked Questions

February 17, 2016

Frank Grimaldi

Estate Planning

Durable Power of Attorney

1. What is a Durable Power of Attorney? It is a piece of paper that gives a person of your choosing permission to discuss and make financial and some legal decisions on your behalf. This document is used when you, because of illness or accident are deemed incompetent and are unable to communicate these decisions…

Health Care Proxy – Frequently Asked Questions

February 17, 2016

Frank Grimaldi

Health Care Proxy

1. What is a Health Care Proxy? It is a piece of paper that gives a person of your choosing permission to discuss and make health care decisions on your behalf. 2. So, is that different than a Power of Attorney? Yes, a Power of Attorney is a piece of paper that gives a person…

Durable Power of Attorney – Sale of Parent’s Home

February 10, 2016

Frank Grimaldi

Caregiver, Legal Documents

Question: My mother was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia and has moved out of her house and into mine. I have Power of Attorney from my Mother. What should I do with my mother’s house? When we receive a question like this, the first thing we ask is whether Mother has retained her mental capacity.…

License to Sell and Power of Attorney

February 10, 2016

Frank Grimaldi

Caregiver, Guardianship, Legal Documents

Question- I have Power of Attorney from my Mother and I am trying to sell her house. I have just been told I need a “License to Sell.” What does that mean and what should I do? A License to sell Real Estate is often required by the Buyer’s Lender to make sure that the…

SSI and Pooled Trusts

September 3, 2015

Frank Grimaldi

Disability Planning, Medicaid Planning, Social Security

pooled trusts, SSI

Those who collect SSI (Social Security Insurance) must meet a resource eligibility test and show less than $2,000 in resources. The purpose of SSI is to provide three things: Food, Shelter and Clothing. Under Section 1917(d)(4)(C) of the Social Security Act, a disabled person may shelter additional funds for education, vocational training, medical and dental…

Posts by Frank Grimaldi

Petition to Partition

Division of Assets in Divorce Proceedings

Legal Aspects of Divorce in Massachusetts

Alimony by the Numbers

Obtaining Guardianship to Authorize Transfer to Nursing Home

Durable Power of Attorney – Frequently Asked Questions

Health Care Proxy – Frequently Asked Questions

Durable Power of Attorney – Sale of Parent’s Home

License to Sell and Power of Attorney

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