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Foreclosure fallout

Edward's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

If you filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy three years ago and owned this property at the time, did you list this mortgage lender as a creditor? If so,...

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My dad died in PA, only individual asset is his $12,500 irrevocable burial account. The bank will not release the money

Edward's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

An irrevocable burial account is a trust account with a named beneficiary, the funeral home, so the account is payable to the funeral home, not to...

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In PA, are spouse’s assets at risk if other spouse is sued over credit card debt?

Edward's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

In Pennsylvania, the general rule is a creditor of one spouse cannot reach assets that are co-owned with the other spouse. There are a few...

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Is my landlord responsible to take care of getting rid of bed bugs? and reimburse me for my furniture?

Edward's answer | Answered on July 10, 2011

As you probably know, bedbug infestations are on the rise nationwide and it's next to impossible to tell how they found their way into your...

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Can I be evicted?

Edward's answer | Answered on July 07, 2011

Though it seems harsh, your landlord does not have to agree to use your security deposit to cover back rent, and he/she can evict you for...

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I own a mobile home, but rent the land. We have a tree that is decaying. Who's responsible for the removal?

Edward's answer | Answered on July 07, 2011

First, I recommend you check your lease and make sure you are not responsible for maintenance of the premises. Assuming you're not, or your lease...

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I own a single family house with a friend. We have a tenants in commons deed.

Edward's answer | Answered on June 18, 2011

Is your obligation to pay half the utility bills conditioned upon you living there? From what you've stated, it appears it does not, so when you...

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I stored a vehicle for a person that I just found out had died and I'd like to own the vehicle now. What do I do in Nevada?

Edward's answer | Answered on June 17, 2011

Since you have the vehicle in your possession, you've got the license number and VIN (vehicle identification number). With that information, you...

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The state of California is attempting to collect sales tax for merchandise (cigarettes) ordered from out of state.

Edward's answer | Answered on June 17, 2011

Federal law makes Social Security exempt from levy or garnishment, with only a few exceptions (for payment of federal taxes, student loans, child...

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Should I get an attorney if my doctors office sent my mail to another person with out my permission?

Edward's answer | Answered on June 17, 2011

Was the hospital bill addressed to you? Did your parents open your mail? If so, the hospital can only be faulted for not having your current...

Edward G. Puhl's Answers (97)

Foreclosure fallout

My dad died in PA, only individual asset is his $12,500 irrevocable burial account. The bank will not release the money

In PA, are spouse’s assets at risk if other spouse is sued over credit card debt?

Is my landlord responsible to take care of getting rid of bed bugs? and reimburse me for my furniture?

Can I be evicted?

I own a mobile home, but rent the land. We have a tree that is decaying. Who's responsible for the removal?

I own a single family house with a friend. We have a tenants in commons deed.

I stored a vehicle for a person that I just found out had died and I'd like to own the vehicle now. What do I do in Nevada?

The state of California is attempting to collect sales tax for merchandise (cigarettes) ordered from out of state.

Should I get an attorney if my doctors office sent my mail to another person with out my permission?