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I'm in debt and the creditor contacted my wife, mother-in-law, grandmother, and my father (My contract has no co-signer).

Justin's answer | Answered on October 09, 2013

Find an attorney on this site who is familiar with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or Debtor-Creditor law. Is sounds like you should have...

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Do i have legal claim for squatters rights?

Justin's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

You are a tenant under an oral lease from month to month (or possibly some other , longer period depending upon the facts). As such, you are...

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Does a transfer on death affadavit protect the house from the decesed creditors?

Justin's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

From general creditors, it should. But since this is a relatively new form of probate avoidance, it is not yet clear what steps a creditor might...

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If our home is in a irrevocable trust ,can money from trust be used to pay reality tax and insurance on the house?

Justin's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

It all depends upon the language in the Trust. Have the document reviewed by a trusts/estate planning attorney.

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My mother passed recently, i was the POA. she verbally willed the house and car to me, but never signed them over. how do i go

Justin's answer | Answered on October 01, 2013

You will be best served by meeting with an Estates/Probate attorney (you can easily find one on this AVVO site). There are many facts that are...

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Is there a difference between an affidavit of inheritance and a deed

Justin's answer | Answered on September 30, 2013

Such an Affidavit might appear in the record of title when there should have been a probate opened for a record owner several year ago but one was...

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What are the tax implications of receiving money from my brothers estate?

Justin's answer | Answered on September 19, 2013

Here is when the classic answer "It depends" is very appropriate. Generally, an inherited asset is not considered taxable income to the...

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Can the executrix put the estate into a trust for the family?

Justin's answer | Answered on September 19, 2013

The beneficiaries may want to consider an LLC or FLP instead of a Trust. So a business law attorney may also be needed.

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How do i get my all of my money away from my sister?

Justin's answer | Answered on September 17, 2013

All good points made by Mr. Schultz. Also,have you requested a copy of the Trust Agreement? That is the first thing you should do. Then, take...

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What should you do if your spouse dies and everything is in his name?

Justin's answer | Answered on September 14, 2013

Search this site for an estates/probate attorney in your county. Your situation may not be as dire as it seems. But only your consultation with the...

Justin Jay Watling's Answers (740)

I'm in debt and the creditor contacted my wife, mother-in-law, grandmother, and my father (My contract has no co-signer).

Do i have legal claim for squatters rights?

Does a transfer on death affadavit protect the house from the decesed creditors?

If our home is in a irrevocable trust ,can money from trust be used to pay reality tax and insurance on the house?

My mother passed recently, i was the POA. she verbally willed the house and car to me, but never signed them over. how do i go

Is there a difference between an affidavit of inheritance and a deed

What are the tax implications of receiving money from my brothers estate?

Can the executrix put the estate into a trust for the family?

How do i get my all of my money away from my sister?

What should you do if your spouse dies and everything is in his name?