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Can a house left in a will be transferred to someone instead of the named beneficiary without a new will or amending the will?
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Answered on February 22, 2013
If the house is currently in a trust, then it legally belongs to the trustee(s) of that trust (assuming that the deed was transferred and...
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Should I just agree to a dependency order? I feel I have a solid case to fight it, but my attorney is is no help.
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Answered on February 22, 2013
You're in Vancouver so I suggest contacting either the Clark County Volunteer Lawyer's Project or the YWCA Safechoice program. A lot of good...
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If a company bought my debt from credit card co & is now suing for amount, do they have to provide original application if asked
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Answered on February 21, 2013
I presume you are talking about a collection agency that purchased the debt. In which case, generally, it must prove it has the legal authority to...
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My husband died in 2011. He just received a 1099-C for credit card debt that was in his name only. Do I have to claim it?
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Answered on February 19, 2013
You should ask your tax adviser, but off the top of my head, if South Caroliina is a separate property state, and Citibank forgave the debt when...
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After foreclosure on my home. If the mortgage co. does not get what is owed will it be added as gross income for me next year?
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Answered on February 19, 2013
The Mortgate Debt Forgiveness Act of 2007 was renewed through 2013. That means that you will not owe taxes on the difference between what the...
In my divorce my husband took on our student loans. Sallie Mae says I am still responsible for anyway. Am I still responsible?
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Answered on February 19, 2013
The creditor is not a party to your divorce and, as a general rule, it does not have to follow what a family court judge says. Unfortunately, this...
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What can I expect (if I lose) in an appeal against me from a credit card case that I won a few months ago?
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Answered on February 18, 2013
If the judgment is reinstated, you can probably file a bankruptcy to get rid of it.
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Why did the year that my judgement should fall of my credit report change ?
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Answered on February 18, 2013
With some exceptions, the FCRA § 605(a) provides that a civil judgment cannot stay on a credit report more than 7 years - paid or not. It used to...
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I want to buy a house ; should I declare bankruptcy first ?
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Answered on February 18, 2013
Hm...I wouldn't do anything before checking with your prospective lender. Some lenders are more favorable to a post-bankruptcy debt/income ratio,...
Merging a Order of protection into a "mutual" restraining order in Divorce proceedings
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Answered on June 13, 2012
I am a lawyer but also work with domestic violence offenders. I strongly suggest that you call the Safe Choice program at the YWCA and also talk...
