Can mortgage insurance companies force you to pay the difference between what a foreclosed house sold for and what I owed?

Yes, they can (and do). The mortgage insurance is there to protect the lender - not the borrower. Usually, when a lender forecloses, it gets a...

Do I have any legal grounds to get my case dismissed over a credit card debt in civil court of Indiana?

Court proceedings are public records, and you can view the court's docket (the list of events) online for free. Go to mycase.in.gov, select your...

My grandmother (from IL) passed away 6/2014 & my mother (from IN) in 7/2014. It's complex. Trying to see if I need a lawyer.

Your gut is right - you should consult with an estate attorney. Whether you have to go through probate in Indiana depends on several things,...

My son is in jail. And he wants me to be able to sign for medical records & such that he needs for his case.

The rules for getting access to medical records can be tricky, and you should get assistance with preparing the powers of attorney / health care...

If the person needing Medicaid is already under the income and asset limits, and can't afford an attorney to prepare and file the initial...

As a surviving spouse, you may have acquired an interest in the house, depending on the size of the estate, and whether you signed any prenuptial...

My Uncle died 5 yrs ago. Family lawyer set up estate w/court but nothing has happened. Do we need a state tax no?

Not sure what the "state tax no" is about. The estate should have a federal tax ID number, and may owe income taxes. Plus, if your uncle died 5...

Am I responsible for mortgage debt from my deceased mother's home when I am not listed on the mortgage or the deed?

As an heir, you automatically acquired an interest in the real estate the moment your mother passed away, even if no official estate was opened....

Our house, which was in a Chap 7 in 2009, is now going to Sheriff's sale on June 12th. The house was not reaffirmed.

Generally, yes, a deed-in-lieu (DIL) is not quite as damaging as a foreclosure. However, most lenders/servicers require that the property be on...

Keep our home after Ch 7 discharged

At this point, BoA will not accept payments from you - your only options are modification, refinance, or reinstatement (where you pay all of the...