Is there a limit on how much interest the courts can award on an old debt?

The original affidavit of service will be in the court's file. Call the courthouse, explain that you want to look at the file, and ask if it can...

The worst they can do is garnish up to 25% of your wages if you make more than 30hrs x min wage per week, They can take all but 150.00 in your...

"Motion to Vacate Judgment" on a judgment that was unknown.

You can file a motion to vacate or set aside the judgment. You can counterclaim for FDCPA violation for failing to validate the debt. I suggest...

Someone owes me several thousand dollars? How do I collect it?

Mr. Starr hit the nail on the head: "Several years" may put you past the statute of limitations. You can file a lawsuit in Justice Court for up...

Can inherited assets from my parents trust be transfered to a trust created in my name?

If you have inherited property that is now titled in your name, you can re-title it (using a deed, title certificate, or another appropriate...

Unbeknowst to me until yesterday, a relative assigned me as durable power of attorney in 2005. Can I refuse this responsibility?

Yes. You can send whoever contacted you a written Waiver and Renunciation of Right to Act as Power of Attorney. Before you do, ask yourself: If...

Cashing a check payable to the estate of ??

If the amount of the check is less than $50,000, and the rest of your mother's property has already been transferred, you can prepare a small...

How can I protect my inheritance?

Arizona law decides who gets paid first if there is not enough money to go around. Your father's creditors are entitled to be paid by his estate...

If the house is to be sold as part of the probate, that will drag out the probate. If the house is to be signed over to the person or persons...

What would you advise for this situation my parents are in the middle of a foreclosure in AZ, and they have no idea what to do.

Unfortunately the fraud and the back payments are two separate issues. Makinghomesaffordable.gov can sometimes get action from the bank: it is a...