Q: My grandma donated her house in Puerto Rico to me. When she passed away I hired a lawyer to locate deed. Well the house
Was under my grandma & her husband. When her husband died 1 property was given to his family. & my grandma stayed with 1. My lawyer found prove of that transaction & she told me al she needed to do was present the donation papers to a judge & the property would be mine. But then hurricane Maria happened & the lawyer moved to Florida.. & won’t answer any of my calls... so I need some advice here please thx
A: Matters related to real property and inheritance are handled differently state by state. Therefore, you will need to direct your question to attorneys practicing in Puerto Rico not New York.
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