As beneficiary of a life ins policy do I have to go through probate so doctor's office release med records to insurance co?

Yes, unfortunately, only the personal representative (commonly called executor or administrator in other states) will have the authority to release...

How does one go about locating the original date of delinquency for a credit card in collections?

If the debt collector opened up a new file with the credit reporting agencies, they may be engaged in illegal debt collection practices. Not only...

Wondering if I have grounds to file a lawsuit for harassment and cyberstalking and possible blackmail/slander?

Harassment, is not a lawsuit by itself, as you would have to show damages. Similarly, defamation requires public statements, which these aren't as...

Can I have listed mom removed from birth certificate in this case- transgender dad is bio mom. ?

It's somewhat unclear from your post, but generally if a child's parents are legally married when they are born, they are legally both that child's...

I live in MA. I have two private short term disability policies that I pay for myself. Is it legal to claim on both policies?

Unless your policies state that you can't there is no reason you wouldn't be able to. You pay for both policies and can ask for coverage for both....

It is a little complicated. Technically, only your income can be used to calculate child support. However, the other side can argue that you have...

I inherited a car with a lost title ?

A lot depends here on how you "inherited" the car. Was there any kind of probate, formal or otherwise filed in MA? If the probate hasn't been...

Do I need to sign a lease when there is a bill of sale for the property I am living in that I am buying?

It depends on the terms of your deal. Did you take ownership of the trailer already, and are just paying him in installments, or do you take...

Can I leave the house at 17 to live with friend with parents permission?

Your stepfather has no legal say in the matter. You cannot legally leave home without your current guardian's permission, who in this case sounds...

Can a landlord increase the rent if I have a lease without end date ?

I agree with my collegue here, I jsut want to clarify. UNLESS a written rental agreement contains specific terms as to date, meaning it lists a...