Public assistance in state of MD - person whose only income is SSDI $800

You may need to consult a lawyer who specializes in Elder Law. Yes, there are programs available but each state does it differently. You can find...

Can I collect back rent from a squatter?

Can you? maybe. Should you? no. You made the decision to abandon the property and did so. You bankrupt the debt and the lender is too stupid to...

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Who gets letters when a will is probated?

The law requires that a notice (not necessarily a 'letter') be sent to (a) everyone listed in the will and (b) to anyone who would inherit if there...

I have a judgment against me from Capitol One for a credit card account that I opened in the state of Virginia...

Mr. Lee and Mr. Harrell are correct: if you have the cash, make an offer. Capitol One handles a lot of their own debt collections so start there....

Is the action of this debt collector premature?

Mr. Rafter is, again, spot on with his answer. The original creditor could have put it on your record so the collector could do it. There is no...

Beneficiary to a will question

Mr. Zellinger and my friend Mr. Farr are correct -- the notice you got is required by Virginia law. It also tells you where you can get more...

I am the POA for my mother, however one of her financial institutions will not accept accept my POA paperwork because my

As the other lawyers have said, you need to consult a lawyer with experience in elder law matters and powers of attorney enforcement. We sense...

Can I be released from my mortgage due to shooting in neighborhood and my house was damaged?

Unfortunately, you cannot get "released" from the mortgage. If you no longer feel safe, then try to sell the house, rent it to someone else or let...

Can a landlord put in the lease that you must pay your rent 3 days before it is due and toward the end of the month require you

I'm not aware of any provision that prohibits that method of payment. Mr.Kim is correct about the 'pink envelope' requirement. Whatever the...

Can a landlord be liable to pay high utilities due to plumbing issues?

Possibly, if you could show that the landlord had notice of the problem and didn't fix it. If it's a recent leak it's doubtful. The longer the...