I thought the adjuster makes the decision on the settlement? How long does the review board take to make an offer?

Mr. Kogan is correct. The adjuster is generally the first line you deal with at the insurance company, and they may have some limited authority to...

Should I try to negotiate the debt or short sale the property?

A lot of what they will be willing to do with you will depend on the lender, but if there is equity in the house, there is a fairly high likelihood...

Being sued by collection agency for credit card debt

I think you are asking if they are beyond their statute of limitations, is that correct? If so, and if no subsequent payment were made on the debt,...

I got hitt about 4 months ago by a person driving a commercial vehicle and almost had my arm torn off..I have permanent hard inj

Very possibly. You really should speak to an attorney that takes cases like these on contingency fees, don't wait any longer, every day that...

Given pending review from Florida Supreme Court, can the mortgage company file a new foreclosure case?

They can certainly refile. However, in my practice I have seen quite a few lenders hold off. Others have continued to be aggressive with their...

My attorney sent me a check the bank offered to avoid foreclosure trial

Well you could talk to your attorney first of all, that would be a place to start. Do you trust your attorney? I sure hope you do, as you have...

What are the causes of a lis pendens?

A lis pendens is filed to notify 3rd parties of litigation on the property, as the others have mentioned. You will most commonly see a lis pendens...

There are a lot of issues here. Some might be legitimate, others would potentially be excluded because of an enrollment contract you very likely...

I wish to ascertain if section 709.2109, subsection (c) F.S. also pertains to a “durable” POA?

certain aspects of a POA are the same across the board, i.e., they will come to an end upon the death of a principal. However, the point of a...

Can I change the locks on a rental home without notifying the owner? The owner is my in-law.

Look to the lease for the specifics, many times this is referenced directly in a lease agreement. If you change the locks, the landlord likely...