The US Treasury is garnishing my SS Social Security for student loan defaulted debt. Could they also sue me?

Arizona's homestead exemption does not say "this exemption is valid unless a government agency is collecting." I think your condo is safe if they...

How Likely am I to recieve gaurdianship of two minor children that are not blood related?

ARS 14-5206 states who has priority to be guardians. If the minor is 14 or older, they may nominate their own guardian, unless the court finds...

How long should it take to settle an estate?

7 months is not unusual for a probate or intestacy (probate without a will) in Arizona: 5-6 months is ususally the minimum. In most cases, it...

Can a child choose her guardian if her parents are unfit?

If the child is of suitable age and discretion (I believe it's 14 and up), the court can take the child's opinion into account.

Usually, no. Civil service pension is an exempt asset under 5 USC sec 8346(a). You may be able to negotiate with her and have her assign a...

Garnishment

Yes, you can request a hearing: when the account is garnished, under Arizona law they are required to send you some paperwork (including a request...

Can a landlord register the residence under a business even though there are tenants still living there?

It sounds like Landlord is using the house (which he owns) as his business address: the ad may have been sent in to the paper before he rented to...

Your mom gave the bank the right to foreclose on the house (or, legally, her undivided interest in the house) if the HELOC is not paid. While you...

I rent, property just put up for short sale, must I continue to pay full rent to lease co. if the owner is not paying? what now?

Being up for short sale and owner not paying are two different things. Short sale means owner is trying to sell it for less than is owed: it...

How to File/Contest a Living Trust

If you do not have a copy of the trust, request in writing that he send you a copy. Once you have a copy, you can file a trust contest with the...