Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

I answered a complaint against my mother's property for back real estate taxes after a noticed had been placed in the paper by an attorney representing the city. The notice however was addressed to my father who was listed as the first owner and his offspring namely myself. My father has not been the owner of the property for almost 30 years as my mother was given ownership rights during a divorce over two decades ago. A letter was never sent to the physical home address and I noticed the newspaper simply because I happen to do a web search for my name and it came up. My mother worked out a payment plan with the city last year and has been making bi-monthly payments to pay back taxes. I answered the complain in the local city Land Court before the deadline and that was forwarded off to the state capital.
Today my mother received a letter from the city's attorney saying that a hearing has been scheduled regarding the tax lien foreclosure. From the documents the attorney is obviously looking to get paid as there is a breakdown of billing hours ect.
Does my mother need to show up for this hearing? Other than supporting documents, what else might she need? Does she need an attorney? Is the fact that a letter was never sent to the real property part of the case? For example why would she pay for research that was obviously inadequate and not supporting and withdrawal case from court.
Thanks for your reply.

Asked on 7/21/10, 3:14 pm

henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

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The issue is whether the action is against the correct party?

Answered on 7/26/10, 11:48 am

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