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Can my kids open a probate

James's answer | Answered on January 02, 2015

Yes. Adult grandchildren can open probate matter.

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Credit card law suit

James's answer | Answered on January 02, 2015

Yes. Creditor may levy bank accounts after they obtain a juidgment. Maybe. IRA accounts can be exempted and protected.

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I live in ca. My spouse is on mortgage and I am on deed. Can my creditors put a lien against property?

James's answer | Answered on December 30, 2014

Yes. Your creditors can lien real property. Not relevant who is on mortgage.

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What do I do in the even when creditors still send bills and keep hitting my credit report after receiving my discharge

James's answer | Answered on December 30, 2014

Several steps you can take: 1. Contact each creditor and demand they stop sending bills and reporting derogatories. 2. Contact each credit bureau...

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What are my options if I can not afford a BK attorney?

James's answer | Answered on December 30, 2014

Several options: OC Public Law Center, BK Court Self-Help Center; Legal Aid Society, file in pro per and represent self.

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Regarding a single parent with two children that dies in Utah, how can the other sibling find out how much the assets are?

James's answer | Answered on December 30, 2014

Utah probate case must be opened. If Will exists, it will be probated. You are entitled to notice of the probate matter. If no probate has been...

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Hi, I have a situation where my girlfriend of 32 years just passed away. We were never married and she didn't leave a will.

James's answer | Answered on December 30, 2014

Maybe. Depends on several factors including, not limited to: how is title held, any other EP documents. Consult EP counsel to review all facts...

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I have one adult child, not much in the way of assets; small mobile home and ten yr. Old car. If something happens to me, is

James's answer | Answered on December 30, 2014

Probate necessary as your estate now stands. I do not suggest adding another person to title of your assets. I suggest you consult EP counsel to...

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I have one adult child, not much in the way of assets; small mobile home and ten yr. Old car. If something happens to me, is

James's answer | Answered on December 30, 2014

Probate necessary as your estate now stands. I do not suggest adding another person to title of your assets. I suggest you consult EP counsel to...

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Need ambitious Probate attorney

James's answer | Answered on December 30, 2014

Excellent advice from colleagues. Matter appears to be relatively straight forward and simple. Use AVVO directory to locate counsel.