Questions answered by Erin Suzanne Baggett

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Do I have to pay my mother's credit card bill if she is deceased?

Erin's answer | Answered on June 29, 2014

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You will need to contact a probate attorney to open your mother's estate. The estate will be responsible to...

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Can rights to access to funds from a probate case be contested based on lack of contact or emotional ties with the deceased.

Erin's answer | Answered on June 28, 2014

Maybe. I'm assuming he died intestate, meaning that he did not leave a will that was properly executed. The probate court will look to see if he...

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Parents died intestate leaving 7 adult children. Can the children appoint executor, file heirship. Affidavit , deed

Erin's answer | Answered on June 28, 2014

It would be most prudent to speak with an attorney to evaluate your situation in greater detail. In the event that probate does need to be opened,...

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I am in default on a loan. The bank will not stop calling me, and my relatives (who have nothing to do about it).

Erin's answer | Answered on June 27, 2014

I agree. Speak with a local attorney familiar with the FDCPA and Florida's version to evaluate your situation to determine what recourse you have....

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What happens if I filed bankruptcy emergently but didn't complete the paperwork

Erin's answer | Answered on June 26, 2014

The Court could dismiss your case. You haven't stated what chapter you filed under, and that will make a difference. You should consult with an...

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How to go about getting the court to postpone the foreclosure sale. that is schedule in approx 40 days from from 6/26/2014

Erin's answer | Answered on June 26, 2014

Yes, a timely Chapter 13 filing will stop the sale. Since there is already a sale date it will be very difficult to convince a judge to cancel the...

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Debtor placed a lien on vehical that was purchased in 2012 , this debt is from 1999

Erin's answer | Answered on June 25, 2014

You are the debtor, and the person or entity who obtained the judgment is the creditor. If in 1999 the case was dismissed for want of...

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Can a law firm sue me and get a default judgement if I was never served? i

Erin's answer | Answered on June 24, 2014

You must be served before the Plaintiff can proceed with the lawsuit. If they are unable to serve you after a time, they may proceed with service...

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I moved out of my home the day after Christmas and my boyfriend and his dad moved in the same day.

Erin's answer | Answered on June 23, 2014

Yes, she was required to either send you the full deposit or send you a certified letter explaining what she was withholding and why, all within a...

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I received a letter with a deficiency balance after foreclosure. want to file bankrupcty, but a have more than one asset at tim

Erin's answer | Answered on June 23, 2014

Have a consultation with a bankruptcy attorney before you make a hasty decision. There are quite a lot of different things to consider, especially...

Erin Suzanne Baggett's Answers (175)

Do I have to pay my mother's credit card bill if she is deceased?

Can rights to access to funds from a probate case be contested based on lack of contact or emotional ties with the deceased.

Parents died intestate leaving 7 adult children. Can the children appoint executor, file heirship. Affidavit , deed

I am in default on a loan. The bank will not stop calling me, and my relatives (who have nothing to do about it).

What happens if I filed bankruptcy emergently but didn't complete the paperwork

How to go about getting the court to postpone the foreclosure sale. that is schedule in approx 40 days from from 6/26/2014

Debtor placed a lien on vehical that was purchased in 2012 , this debt is from 1999

Can a law firm sue me and get a default judgement if I was never served? i

I moved out of my home the day after Christmas and my boyfriend and his dad moved in the same day.

I received a letter with a deficiency balance after foreclosure. want to file bankrupcty, but a have more than one asset at tim