If a surviving son opens probate for his mom to collect a 30k tax overage does he have to pay off the deceased credit card debt?

The creditors have to be paid before the heirs receiving anything outside of the family allowance. If the estate is probated properly, notice has...

Can a credit bureau re-report an item after they sent me a Dispute Results letter stating that the item was deleted?

Yes. Your next step is to write a certified letter to the furnisher of the information. Why are you disputing this? Derogatory information, if...

I wrote check that bounced and paid the court cost plus the check. Is this a felony?

Yes. See OCGA § 16-9-20. Deposit account fraud (3) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, a person convicted of the...

I received court papers from a credit card debt that was opened in NH 05/2009. I now reside in GA.

You do not provide relevant facts. When did the default occur on the debt, i.e. when was the date of your last payment? When did you move? Has...

Partial ownership of house. House occupied by squatters?

No. But you need to act. You really should bring a partition action or make whoever wants the property buy you out since you are not in GA. You...

Grandfather had a formal will, it cannot be found. My grandmother had a handwritten will with the same basic principles. Land

Who "told" you the will is not valid? An attorney who reviewed it? GA does not recognize holographic wills (wills that are handwritten). The...

I have gotten a email from as Inc saying I am going to be sued for a payday loan I have never got. What can I do?

They are lying. Payday loans are illegal in NC. Read this brief article for a discussion of NC...

In NC, is the original creditor (ccard bank) exempt from FDCPA rule to provide original signed contract for debt validation?

Yes and no. The FDCPA only applies to debt collectors. If the original creditor still owns the debt and sends it to an outside collection...

Can my brother, after my mother's death, sue me for any of her debt?

I agree with all of the other attorneys. You are not liable for your mother's debts. Why would your brother pay off debt with insurance money? ...

I agree with attorney Miller. This is not "duress" as recognized by the law . You were trying to defraud your creditors. Without looking at the...