Does a credit card debt that has gone into collections "go away" after a person dies?

There are a handful of collectors who specialize in collecting on deceased accounts. Sometimes they will cross the line and try to convince you...

I have a credit card account that is in collections and the collection company has the wrong account number. Am I legally

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My bank account has been garnished by my creditor. Can they garnish any other bank accounts?

As a legal matter they can do it. As a practical matter its probable they're not even actively looking, having already hit paydirt. Finding the...

CAN YOU GO TO JAIL FOR NOT PAYING CREDIT CARDS

The possibility is very remote. There is no debtors prison. There is the possibility of a bench warrant, but only if you already have a judgment...

Can my husband's medical office garnish my wages?

Threatening to do something they can't do OS typically an FDCPA violation that will put money in your pocket. Look into the phone recording...

Does the payoff in a short sale transaction start the clock over for the mortgage debt statute of limitations?

Short sales are helpful if you can negotiate for no further liability. If you can't get that deal, you're still better off if the market in your...

I have a credit card account that is in collections and the collection company has the wrong account number. Am I legally

A junk debt buyer that is suing you needs "media" to successfully prove up the debt in court. They don't get it when they get the excel spreadsheet...

Is it possible to put a lien on income tax returns in the state of Ohio as a way to recover costs?

I have seen many individuals from states that have state income tax complaining that private creditors with the right paperwork have been able to...

Often when you complete your parole typically there OS an order that any remaining money owed be converted into a civil judgment. You probably...

How can i stop a garnishment that has been in effect for a few months?

As a practical matter, changing jobs and keeping quiet about where you now work can stymie garnishment efforts. Also taking a second job and...