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Would a wife be responsible for a husband's debts when he dies even though they have been separated for at least 5 years
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Answered on June 07, 2014
Generally speaking a spouse is not responsible for the debts of the other spouse solely because they are married. A spouse would be responsible...
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Regarding Probate after death of a person who was in conservatorship
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Answered on June 07, 2014
You need to know all the facts to know if things were done correctly. If debts or liens attached to the money prior to death then there may not...
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How is the estate of a deceased spouse determined regarding debts that are not paid?Is the surviving spouse responsible?
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Answered on June 07, 2014
This requires an analysis of the particular debts and the assets. Generally speaking a spouse is not responsible for the other spouses debts soley...
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Elderly disabled mother selling her possessions to survive State issued Distraint Warrant on money she has proven she does owe.
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Answered on June 05, 2014
It isn't clear what type of debt your mother owes. My guess is that she is being back charged for getting some type of assistance that she wasn't...
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Can I sue for not accepting?
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Answered on June 05, 2014
Insurance companies are in the business of making money - not paying claims. They will do and say about anything they can get away with that...
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Wrong med leading to systemic infection, discrimination of my conditions, failure 2 diagnose by 3 ER's, denied all medical care
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Answered on May 31, 2014
Whether or not you are the victim of medical malpractice will depend on a doctor being willing to testify that the other doctors committed medical...
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My husband has full custody of his children. Is there a way for me to get guardianship as a step parent?
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Answered on May 31, 2014
There is no need for you to have anything unless your husband is not around. If he has custody then he can act on the children's behalf. If you...
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I made my payment to collection agency, but am getting garnished, how can they do this?
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Answered on May 31, 2014
1. The creditor can choose to garnish you if they have a judgment. They don't have to agree to take payments.
2. The garnishment has to contain...
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My Child support amount is a lump sum for 3 children. It did not decrease when my oldest graduated. Can I get this changed?
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Answered on May 31, 2014
1. Yes there may be grounds for modifying the support downward - because the support calculator that is used factors in the income of each parent...
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MY FATHER DIED IN 2002, AND MY STEPMOTHER SOLD EVERYTHING OF HIS AT A YARD SALE
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Answered on May 31, 2014
Under Oregon Law of intestate succession, which means when there is no Will to be found, step children are entitled to a portion of their parent's...
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