Is the executor of an estate required to get market value for a parcel of land?

The executor has fiduciary duties to act in the best interests of the estate. If there is no power of sale in the will, the heirs are typically...

Am I legally obligated to take care of a debt in the state of Texas older than 4 years since my last payment was made?

Assuming the claim is time barred under statute of limitations, you should not make any payment. All the creditor can do is file a suit in the...

Eviction Letter

If you are in a pending bankruptcy, your landlord is not allowed to contact you, just your attorney. The landlord can't really do anything other...

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My bank account was frozen by a debt collection law firm. How do I go about rectifying this?

You may be able to file bankruptcy and seek a lien avoidance action to remove the garnishment hold if the funds are exempt. Consult a bankruptcy...

Do i have a case for the bed bugs:

The Texas Property Code requires landlords to maintain property so that it does not affect health and safety of the tenant in residential leases....

Any change in having to have a Fanie Mae or Freddy Mac loan to take advantage of lower morgage rates?

If the problem is there are issues with a fannie mae/freddie mac loan, you can always seek a portfolio/in house loan with a bank that does not deal...

Can a contractor foreclose on a lien on a condominium owner's property, if the contract is between the HOA and the contractor?

If the property is a homestead, there are stict rules on enforcing liens unless the owners agree in writing with the contractor and there are...

3 siblings have land, 2 wish to sell, can the realtor go forward with the listing without the third ones signature

Assuming the property is listed on MLS, the Board of Realtors/MLS may require that all owners sign a listing agreement. As a practical matter, if...

Can a credit card owned by a bank take money from the savings account I have with them if I haven't made payments (loss of job)?

Yes, there is a risk of a setoff. Definitely do not keep funds with a bank that is also your creditor.

What happens if a collector is trying to collect on a debt that isn't valid?

You may have a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claim against the collector if they are mischaracterizing a debt.