Asked about 1 month ago - Orlando, FL
Flagcan USAA bank garnish my checking account when my income is from disability(Veterans Affairs compensation and pension) and SSDI? I have $20,000 balance on that account
Be very careful here. Your status as a VA disability beneficiary does not protect you from the legal collection activity of your creditors. Only a bank deposit you can prove was received as such a benefit is exempt from execution. Commingling such benefits with money from other sources can result in loss of the exemption. For the precise advice and assistance you need to deal with a garnishment that has already occurred, or to avoid the possible bad results described above, you should consult with local public benefits or consumer rights counsel.
Best wishes for an outcome you can accept, and please remember to designate a best answer.
You didn't give any details about the nature of the obligation. In other words, why are you concerned about a garnishment? Is there a judgment against you? A pending lawsuit? Perhaps you are a candidate for bankruptcy. Perhaps you have one or more defenses to the unidentified threat which has you thinking that your $20,000 is at risk. More information is needed, but further still, you probably should speak to a qualified attorney. Like yesterday. There is too much at stake for you to trifle with this matter. Good luck!
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