I paid for a cremation because immediate family abandoned body. Am I responsible for any debtors of the deceased?
No. Simply paying for cremation does not create liability for decedent's debts.
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No. Simply paying for cremation does not create liability for decedent's debts.
Depends. If the total value of the estate exceeds $5,340,000 for deaths occurring in 2014, an estate tax return (IRS Form 706) reporting the...
Not enough information to provide meaningful advice. BK C13 or C7 may be viable options. Best option depends on many facts not provided. ...
No SOL to protect you. Go to courthouse and review the ticket. Request appearance before judge. Explain circumstances. Judge has authority to...
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What you experienced is quite common. If you complied with all terms of HAMP, you are entitled to permanent modification. You must prove...
Several steps to take, depending on whether this is your debt. Immediately contact creditor and dispute the debt because it is not under your...
Final Disposition means the court has made decision. Terms of decision are binding on parties. Read judgment to determine terms.
This is a popular scam. File police report. Yes you may have valid lawsuit. However, cost of prosecuting lawsuit may exceed amount of money...
Many reasons to establish Irrevocable Trust. Many good reasons to avoid setting up Irrevocable Trust. More facts need to provide meaningful...
Yes. Depends in part on whether a Will or Trust exists. You may be entitled to portion of estate. Probably not entire estate. Investigate and...