My father was collecting money sporadically from an asbestos lawsuit. He has now passed away. Who gets share of money?
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Answered on September 10, 2013
You will need to contact the attorney's who were sending your father the money. If he listed you as the beneficiary of these payments, then you...
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How do I become a legal representative for my mother's estate?
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Answered on September 10, 2013
If your mother passed away and had a will, you can take it to an attorney and they will prepare the proper paperwork for you to sign and file with...
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Do I need a lawyer to to take care of a debt that is tied up in a Chapter 13?
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Answered on September 10, 2013
This is a very common problem I see in my practice. Her Chapter 13 is actually the least of your worries. The car will actually get paid off if...
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How can I save my jointly-owned and -financed home if my (soon to be ex) wife files individual Chapter 7 bankruptcy, in Alabama?
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Answered on September 10, 2013
Your Ex Wife's Ch 7 may be irrelevant to you. The first thing to do is determine if she signed the note. This is the actual contract borrowing the...
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I have a IRS and state lien on my home. I want to sale it but will not get enough to pay both off. Can I have them removed so I
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Answered on September 06, 2013
You may sell the home. The closing attorney will have to contact the IRS who will send him payoffs. They Service will want to know what the net...
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Seven years ago we signed with our son to buy him a mobile home. We filed bankruptcy last year. Can he sell the mobile home?
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Answered on September 06, 2013
The first question is, did you disclose this debt in your chapter 7? It has been my experience that sometimes debtors think they don't actually...
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My wages are being wrongly garnished as a result of a relative's uncollected income taxes. What is the best course of action?
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Answered on September 06, 2013
From your question, I can't tell for sure if you are being garnished for state or federal tax. If you are being garnished for federal tax, you...
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Is it legal for companies to sell your accounts to collection agency after its done been paid off?
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Answered on September 06, 2013
If the account has been paid in full to another agency, then there was no debt to sell in the first place. The collection agency that sold the...
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My Dad has 4 kids he may have left everything to my 1 brother what can i do ?
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Answered on September 03, 2013
If your father is deceased and the will has been submitted to the probate court, then it is a public record and you can go to the court house and...
In alabama can you lose your place to live in a lawsuit if you lose. it is in a homestead and homestead protection against lawsu
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Answered on September 03, 2013
I agree with Mr. Webb's answer except to say that if you do have enough equity, then YES a creditor can attempt to attach and sell your home. The...
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