I hold original deed from 1885 for acreage in Massachusetts.

What do you mean by "collect"? If you are asking if there any intervening transactions that would deprive you of ownership, that will require a...

The practice of foreclosure via auction is not fair to the general public .It is dangerous and it should be band.

Purchases at court house/on-line auctions are the epitome of CAVEAT EMPTOR. The potential purchaser of properties at county auction, not only...

Rental property discharged in Chapter 7. I was just served papers for foreclosure. Do I need to respond?

Consult your Chapter 7 lawyer. He/She should be able to direct you the best course. To clear title to the property it is necessary to include you...

How does a forged document in the mortgage affect the process?

First, understand that law enforcement is not only uninterested in a case like your, but they also probably do not understand it. If the...

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Deeds are not contracts. The person who executes the deed, the "grantor", conveys and assigns his/her interest to the "grantee". When the grantee...

Bank auction my house with out my knowledge, i brought this house through action 3 years ago

It is a good idea to have a title company "run the title" on any property you intend to buy before you go the auction. It sounds like there is a...

I have received my 2nd notice 20 days to respond with defense on foreclosure. What would be a proper response?

Hire a lawyer to help you wade through this. He will get the attention of the people at the mortgagee's lawyer's office better than you will. He...

How do I file motion to dismiss?

This should be in criminal defense, so I'm moving it.

My husband was sole name on car lease docs. He died recently can I take over the lease?

There are several outs. The first is to allow the car to go back to the leasing company because if it was in his name only you are not liable. ...

Is it possible to request a change in a default judgement hearing due to current circumstances?

You can amend your petition. Add whatever the additional allegations are to the the original petition (oddly, it will be called the Amended...