Why does my adopted birth certificate show adopted-step-fathers signature on my birth date, when he & my mother had not met yet?

Please be advised that I am admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts only. I believe what you found was your amended birth...

Without commenting on whether you have a claim for illegal employment discrimination, the answer to your question is yes.

How do you transfer power of attorney frrom person to another

This has nothing to do with a Power of Attorney. An attorney-in-fact acts on behalf of the principal (your Father), and is not vested by virtue of...

Dad is in ca. im in mass. my dad wants to come live with me but a woman that is not related to him has power of attorney

If it is your father's wish that his current power of attorney be revoked, he may do so. He should contact an attorney about the best way to go...

I received a DUI in NH, but live in MA, will MA dmv find out about the DUI

You should schedule a consultation with a criminal defense attorney, who can answer any specific questions you might have about your particular...

If my lease says the landlord is required to pay heat/water/electric, can the LL restrict me from using a window a/c unit?

Shutting off utilities on a tenant is against the law and constitutes what is called a 'constructive eviction'. Whether you are entitled to use...

How do I get out of a lease early?

You should begin to look for a new place to live and contact an attorney. You might want to explore deducting the cost of replacing the walls,...

Once a Collections Company writes off a debt (via a 1099C Cancellation of Debt) can they continue to pursue collections ?

If the debt was written off, and you were sent a 1099C (indicating forgiveness of debt income), then they should not be attempting to collect from...

My mother was murdered in fla in 89 is the statue of limitations up for a wrongful death suit

In Massachusetts, I believe the statute of limitations would be 6 years (based on a tort action). However, Florida may have a longer or shorter...

What is the job of an administratrix, and what should I do if the one on my case, a step sister will not answer phone calls?

You should hire an attorney to (i) first examine the record of probate in this matter, then (ii) weigh the pros and cons and determine whether it...