Q: What form do I need to file in order to be added to a forclosure case, and speak on behalf of the heirs/ defendants
My grandmother passed and the family wasn't aware of the forclosure. My mother's name is also on the deed. My grandmother never took her off before she died.
A: Did the grandmother put the mother's name on house after she took out the mortgage.
A: Unless you are an attorney you cannot represent your mother. You also cannot "add" yourself as a defendant unless you have some legal or equitable interest in the real estate, and it doesn't sound like you do. Assuming your mother is a named defendant she should file an appearance in her own name.
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