Do I have to go to court for a summons for debt?

Hi there, If you ignore the summons, almost certainly a judgment will be entered against you in your absence. The creditor may then begin...

"My friend's wife passed away and had multiple loans remaining, is he now responsible for her debt?"

Hi there, Without knowing any details it's impossible to give an answer specific to your friend's circumstances, but generally the debts of the...

I have a small corporation. Can I declare bankruptcy on it without also declaring personal bankruptcy?

Hi there, As my colleagues note, it's often completely unnecessary, with the debt solely of a limited liability business entity such as an LLC...

What is a silent mortgage/loan

First, you should not sign or agree to anything without knowing what it is. That is a recipe for disaster. A mortgage usually requires at least...

Hi there, There must have been some legal proceedings instituted against you. The filing party wishes to discontinue the lawsuit, but keep the...

Hi there, It's not necessary to have an office address, a residential address should be fine. Really, that should be among the least of your...

Executor has how long to disperse inheritance after all debts and taxes are satisfied?

Hi there, The courts generally use a standard of what is "reasonable", though if all other matters have been settled and is only waiting on...

Do I need an atty to call the decendent atty to make sure I am listed to receive disbursements?

Hi there, If it's simply to get information, you'd do best to call yourself. It's the estate's attorney's job to properly handle the...

I can no longer afford the home i live in. i own the home but i took out a home equity loan too remodel it.

Hi there, As my colleague notes, it would depend on a variety of factors, including your other assets, income, the bank's willingness to work...

Reaffirmation for car loan

Hi there, His attorney should have advised him of the situation previously, but in any case I'm happy to do so. If he didn't reaffirm the car...