Questions answered by Stacey Marc Barrus

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Can a credit card debt collection agency that has filed a lawsuit garnish wages and/or bank accounts or put a lien on property

Stacey's answer | Answered on December 24, 2014

You have several questions wrapped into one. First, in Texas they cannot garnish wages, but they can't levy against any funds in his bank account...

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What does "submit a demand to defendants council mean"?

Stacey's answer | Answered on December 20, 2014

It could be that your case isn't ready for demand to be submitted yet, either because you're still undergoing treatment, or all of the medical...

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I was a victim of an agg. assault w/a deadly weapon. Do I have the right to sue him for personal injury or pain & suffering?

Stacey's answer | Answered on December 20, 2014

Yes, you could definitely sue the individual for personal injuries, however it may be difficult to find an attorney who will take the case on a...

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Do you advise someone to use their own insurances PIP policy after rear-end accident?

Stacey's answer | Answered on December 20, 2014

Yes, you should most definitely use your PIP insurance coverage if you have it. If you're concerned that using this coverage will raise your rates,...

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Where can I find a Letter of Demand format for a Personal Injury to submit to an insurance company .

Stacey's answer | Answered on December 20, 2014

There's no such thing as a form letter demand, at least not if you want to do a good job on your claim and get the best possible results. Every...

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Can my attorney charge me with theft of service if I dont pay her what I owe? I owe 800.

Stacey's answer | Answered on December 01, 2014

Are you certain that you don't have an agreement? It's very rare that an attorney will actually accept a retainer and proceed to work on your case...

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Can Social Security Benefits be granted for individual entered illegally but been in US for 40+ years, no criminal background?

Stacey's answer | Answered on November 24, 2014

Your question is really two-parts: 1) Can she get benefits from Social Security, and 2) How to fix her immigration status. First, she cannot...

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I had an injury 3 yrs ago, was not given proper care due to no insurance, now having sever problems have doc. Recomend action

Stacey's answer | Answered on October 02, 2014

I'm sorry to hear about your injury. Unfortunately, as others have indicated, the limitations period is 2 years for Medical Malpractice in Texas. ...

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On a repole judgement can they take money out of saving or checking account in tx?

Stacey's answer | Answered on September 28, 2014

In Texas a judgment creditor cannot garnish your wages, but once those wages are deposited they can garnish funds from your account.

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Can I designate a beneficary for my SSI benefits when I die? I am divorced and don't want my ex to receive the benefits.

Stacey's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

No, SSI Benefits are not inheritable, thus they end when you die.

Stacey Marc Barrus's Answers (78)

Can a credit card debt collection agency that has filed a lawsuit garnish wages and/or bank accounts or put a lien on property

What does "submit a demand to defendants council mean"?

I was a victim of an agg. assault w/a deadly weapon. Do I have the right to sue him for personal injury or pain & suffering?

Do you advise someone to use their own insurances PIP policy after rear-end accident?

Where can I find a Letter of Demand format for a Personal Injury to submit to an insurance company .

Can my attorney charge me with theft of service if I dont pay her what I owe? I owe 800.

Can Social Security Benefits be granted for individual entered illegally but been in US for 40+ years, no criminal background?

I had an injury 3 yrs ago, was not given proper care due to no insurance, now having sever problems have doc. Recomend action

On a repole judgement can they take money out of saving or checking account in tx?

Can I designate a beneficary for my SSI benefits when I die? I am divorced and don't want my ex to receive the benefits.