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What is the statute of limitations to collect debt in california?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

I practice in Washington and a lawyer in California will be able to help you with specifics of your question. The time to start an action to...

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What are the laws concerning credit card debt collections and being sued in the state of Colorado?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

I practice in Wasington and you will want confirm with a lawyer in Colorado. The jurisdiction where the debtor resides is the normal venue. However...

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Old Debt

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

I practice in Washington and you want to confirm with a lawyer in Texas. Reporting or threatening to do so is a violation of the FDPCA. You will...

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What is NC law concerning collection of medical bills?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

The short answer is no small payments will not prevent assignment to a collection agency. I practice in Washington and you will want to...

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I just received a letter from a collection agency.

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

I agree with Mr. Fink and I would add that you should keep a record of the contacts the agency makes with you. I have pasted a link to the FDPCA...

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Can a bill collector come after me for a credit card debt Dad left after he died, and harm my credit even if debt is not mine?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

The short answer is no. I practice in Washington and you will want to confirm this with a lawyer from California. The debt is unsecured and the...

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Can a debtor draw monies out of my checking acct. without authorization while in a in tact payment plan?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

The short answer is no, without authorization or a judgement and court order ( writ) your funds should be secure, contact your bank. I practice in...

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Can a creditcard collection agencey place a leien on your home?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

I agree with the previous answer, in addition to threaten a lien prior to judgement is a violation of the FDPCA and you should keep a log of the...

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Can a bill collector come after me for a credit card debt Dad left after he died, and harm my credit even if debt was not mine?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

I agree with Mr. Fink and would add that you did not have privity ( a connection) with the lender, in addition you did not directly benefit form...

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I owe almost 12k on my car, but I received the title in the mail and it lists me as legal and registered owner on it, am I?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

From the facts you have presented the lender released the collateral. However the fact that you do not dispute there is a balance on the loan,...

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What is the statute of limitations to collect debt in california?

What are the laws concerning credit card debt collections and being sued in the state of Colorado?

Old Debt

What is NC law concerning collection of medical bills?

I just received a letter from a collection agency.

Can a bill collector come after me for a credit card debt Dad left after he died, and harm my credit even if debt is not mine?

Can a debtor draw monies out of my checking acct. without authorization while in a in tact payment plan?

Can a creditcard collection agencey place a leien on your home?

Can a bill collector come after me for a credit card debt Dad left after he died, and harm my credit even if debt was not mine?

I owe almost 12k on my car, but I received the title in the mail and it lists me as legal and registered owner on it, am I?