Recently finding bank did no close joint accounts have new charges on them and now in collections. Is an attorney advised?

The problem you may be running into is that both account holders usually need to request closure of an account. If the ex wanted it kept open, he...

Is there a form to respond to a Civil Suit (for a student loan) as an Indigent Defendant?

Usually the petition you mention just allows you to avoid the filing fee and request legal assistance. There be a similar form the clerk can...

How do you go about filing a will with the court? Do you file just the will or are there other documents to be filed with it?

Not sure why this is marked as a bankruptcy question, but usually there's a form the court has, the will, a certificate of service that you have...

When would the statute of limitations have started on this situation? What is the SOL on this type case?

The statute of limitations appears to be 4 years for a written contract (although I just did a google search and found this:...

What is the difference betweeen a short sale and giving the bank the home if I am going to file for bankruptcy anyway?

A problem is coming up more often in bankruptcy where even though you say you want to surrender the house, the mortgage company does not have to...

Mt husband can't see very well and needs to sign a living will. He signs his first name legible and his last name downhill .

If you are really concerned, a notary might be a good safety measure (although unneccessary). The notary says they saw him sign and authenticates...

My mom remarried. then put step fathers' name on her house. she told me they went to a lawyer made a will...everything was to b

All I can suggest is to go through bank records (cashed checks) and call family members to see if there's any idea which law firm might have done...

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My mortgage company said they are going to start legal action. What does this mean for me

The government in general cannot force a loan modification program on lenders. Instead they have offered incentives and also sued and gotten...

When did my redemption period start?

It starts on the date you were served with the papers which will be reported to the court. You have 7 months (by law) before they can hold the...

Bk and community property state

One clarification up front - you can only add your debts if you are doing a joint bankruptcy with your wife. Co-signed debts are viewed as both her...