How can I find out if its true that my dead grandmother left her house in my name

You can look up the house on the web site for the county where the house was located by going to http://www.masslandrecords.com Make sure to check...

In the Probate Court, the same judge usually -- but not always -- keeps the case as long as that judge is assigned to the court where the case is...

How do I seal my medical and mental health records. I reside in a nursing rehab facility that has access to my records

If you are receiving treatment in a skilled nursing facility, then the staff must have access to the information in order to give you treatment....

I really hope you're not trying to draft your own deed! DYI real estate leaves you wide open to title problems should you try to sell your home...

How can I speed up the process for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts?

Call and ask to speak with a supervisor and explain your situation. If that gets you nowhere, call your state rep or senator and ask if they can...

How do I to get my son's father to pay for schooling out of his IRA with his share of our combined IRA's.

You need to sit down with a family law attorney -- there's too much here to answer your quesitons. There are a lot of issues that are buried in...

How do I protect my financial interests in my mother's estate when my brother has power of attorney and financial control?

Unless your brother has given the investment adviser a release, the adviser cannot talk to you. Remember that if your mother is competent, the...

Does the gift receiver / donee (real estate value 80K $) had to report any gifts received on his tax returns.

The donee does not need to file anything. The donor should file a gift tax return. The donee should be aware that if the property is sold, any...

Can she come to Puerto Rico with her child without the consent of the father?

If the child has been living in Puerto Rico, then this is a question of Puerto Rican law. Mom needs to find a family law attorney in Puerto Rico...

What should I do? court date on tomorrow

Probably too late now, but I'd ask the court for a continuance so you can hire a lawyer.