I am being sued over a credit card that I had neglected while in college. Besides bankruptcy, what are my options?

What you have encountered is the junk debt buyer. They can be defeated and the key to defeating them is to question their documentation. It is...

I've been permanently disabled for the past 30 yrs, I was receiving ssi until my dad turned 65 now it's ssdi.will

Some benefits are means tested and subject to reduction or elimination based on household income and some are not. Obviously if you marry, then...

First, counting the days until a decision and trying to decide if that means good new or bad news is like reading tea leaves. The delay in getting...

Can I litigate a fraudulent foreclosure on my mother's behalf (she's sickly) in court if I have a Durable Power of Attorney?

Attorney Berkus makes an important distinction here that you need to note. The Durable Power of Attorney may give you the authority as the agent...

Will says Per Stirpes. What happens with investment where beneficiary is deceased?

This question isn't as clearly written as it might be but IF the will has a provision stating that the investment will pass in equal shares to your...

Can former 1099 employees can they suit?without signing any contract

The major concern I see here is that you are referring to her as an "employee." If she was an employee then she cannot be a contractor and you...

You need to consult with an experienced local elder law attorney about the best course of action here. However, giving away the funds will not...

Can an inheritance be set up so the receiver does not lose welfare housing?

Consult with an experienced local elder law attorney about whether a special needs trust would accomplish your goals. You can find an elder law...

I agree that a revocable trust would be the best way to accomplish this goal since the future is impossible to predict. The caveat, as previously...

Had a renter been go 8 m0nths build a boat shed attacted to a building I own now he wants the shed can he get it

I agree with attorney Smith. In the future, you should make sure that your rental contracts have provisions stating that tenants are not permitted...