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UN paid pay day loan - can you really go to jail ?

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 23, 2013

You cannot be sent to jail over failure to pay a debt. In addition this is not a "hot check" case either, which some creditors will attempt to...

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My dad had a will that was never Probated

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 23, 2013

I agree with the other attorneys and would like to add that it is not always necessary to probate a will. If your Dad's will left everything to...

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Are my step aunts entitled to any inheritance from past property that belonged to my grandparents

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 23, 2013

Any property that was part of your Grandparent's estate from 30 years ago that then was inherited by you father has long passed the time for the...

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What can I do to keep from having to pay on a very old credit card debt that was sold to a collection agency?

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

I agree with the other attorneys, and would like to add that you do not want to pay them anything. If you make a payment, the Statute of...

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I have been sued for credit card debt. I have to file and Answer tomorrow and need help.

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

You need to have an answer filed asap, even if it is after the deadline on your citation, you may have an answer filed before the Creditor files...

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Can I be taken to court over a credit card debt that I haven't paid on in over 5 years? Will the courts continue with it?

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

You are correct that the Statute of Limitations is 4 years, but you need to answer the lawsuit and assert your defense. The Court will not dismiss...

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Confused about wage garnishment for a consumer debt judgement in TX, some lawyers say yes some say no ,not sure what to believe.

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

I agree with Attorney Busby. If you are working in Texas and have Texas Judgments, that are not IRS or Child Support, your wages should not be...

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Is it to late to file a lean or judgment again a property that has been sold at auction by the city ?

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

It appears to be too late, as you do not have a claim or judgment of any sort against the current owner. If you have provided services that were...

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My files for an uncontested divorce and my husband answered and agreed. On the day before we go into count he contested.

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 18, 2013

The Pre-Trial conference will be to provide the Judge with details of what issues have not been agreed to and how much time will be needed for a...

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I filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy but inherited beneficial interest in a trust less than six months later. Can I keep it?

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 15, 2013

You are obligated to disclose the financial windfall to the Chapter 7 Trustee. I suggest contacting your attorney or a competent local attorney to...

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