If this was an ordinary creditor, the creditor would first have to get a judgment against you and you would be served with forms called a "notice...

My brother-in-law is the last surviving member of the original family members on the deed for the family's 20 acres.

See a real estate lawyer. The brother-in-law can convey the land, if he owns it free and clear to himself and his brother (your husband) as joint...

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Question concerning settlement offer from creditor.

When you agreed to pay the $10,400 (you do not indicate the total amount of the debt), was it in wirting? If not, then I would pay the $9,000...

Can a lein be placed on heir property without the written consent of all heirs involved?

I don't know exactly what you signed. There are different kinds of liens. For example, when people take out a mortgage or home equity loan that...

If you got a payday loan in North Carolina (while you were in North Carolina), then payday loans are illegal here. In such case, you may want to...

Several of my clients have received similar notices. What happens is that the debtor has (hopefully) filed exemptions with the court. The clerk...

Dad died Dec11,07 Is there a time when a family should just quit.When justice seems like it will never happen ????????

I don't know where the trust is located or how you are connected with this but, the trust instrument is controlling. The trustees need to abide by...

What can you do if a debt collector is calling you at 10:00 pm ? Is there a cut off time?

I am not licensed in Illinois, but I handle debt resolution for clients in the states where I am licensed and this is a federal law. Debt...

Mother deceased, no estate, lawyer of credtior sent me lawsuit papers

You definitely should not ignore the papers. If this was just against your mother, it would be one thing, but it names you and your siblings. You...

Can a disputed dental bill case closed in July 2008 be rebilled in 2012 and sent to a collection agency?

I am not licensed in California so I can't advise you on the specifics of California law, but I do handle debt settlement/collection in the states...