Brett D Weiss

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Greenbelt, MD

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Greenbelt, MD

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

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My wife became ill with menigitis and died in the hospital in 2012. Is it too late to consult an attorney about misdiagnosis/mal

Brett's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

You certainly can (and should) consult immediately with an experienced medical malpractice attorney to see if it is too late or not to file a claim.

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Should I use money left me from a POD account to set up an estate checking account to pay the debts of an estate?

Brett's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

I agree with Mr. Abraham's excellent answer.

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As P.R., what do I do with a book collection left in a will to a minor child to be trusted until age 21?

Brett's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

Nephews are subject to the 10% Maryland Inheritance Tax. Whether and what can be done with the books until the minor turns 21 depends on the...

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My daughter graduated college 2012, in 2014 she was contacted by collection agency claiming that she owes addtl amt.

Brett's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

If the collection agency is threatening to jail your daughter, she's got a nice Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claim against the agency. I...

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Can i appeal a denial of a motion ?

Brett's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

I strongly recommend speaking with an experienced attorney.

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Notice of Judgment

Brett's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

Typically, the Court notifies defendants of judgments, not the creditor. Once a garnishment is served, most states require that a copy be sent to...

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Medical bill $239 went to collections, judgement, attorney fees, now garnishing $638.38 Is 3x orig balance legal?

Brett's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys' excellent answers.

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What is the consequences of writing a bad check to a credit card company?

Brett's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

Generally speaking (and I am unfamiliar with Arkansas law), writing a bad check as a payment on an account is not a criminal violation, since you...

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Elder Law co-signing on loan

Brett's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

I agree with Mr. Laster's excellent answer.

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Should I get an attorney for a bad check

Brett's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

You need to clarify your question. Did you write the check? Was the check written to you? If the former, have criminal charges been filed? If the...

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