I am not licensed in Texas but the Fair Debt Collecdtion Practices Act is a federal law and is much the same whether the client is in Texas or in...

Being a beneficiairy of a life insurance policy considered an inheritance

Yes. There are limits for SSI. SSI is only for very poor people. If you received an inheritance, there are limits as to what you can own and I...

Is it ethical to 'walk away' from typical Estate responsibilities?

Your question is not phrased correctly. Its not a matter of ethics - this is not an ethical or moral issue. The question is whether or not you...

I got a notice of intention to collect attorney fees letter from Wells Fargo. Whats my rights and do I have to pay?

I assume from your post that this is concerning mortgage foreclosure. They may accept your payments, but they may have a policy whereby they do...

Can you give me any info if they can garnish my wages in Va, SC,FL, or Ga for a private loan I cosigned for?

Co-signing is always a bad idea. The primary borrower needs to step up to the plate and start making arrangements. He/she got the benefit of the...

Do i need an debt collection attorney?

First, you need to dispute this debt with the debt collector. Debt collectors, particularly those with old debts, sometimes take the shotgun...

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Does our Will have to be Notarized, It was drawn up by an attorney, who later became disbarred. The Will is in our possession ?

Mr. and Mrs. Fisher: Wills do not have to be notarized to be valid in NC. However, what kind of lawyer makes a will that does not include a...

As part of the divorce debt settlement - can the spouse assume school loans for the other spouse?

While most debts obtained during the marriage, a school loan debt may or may not be marital debt. I would have to know more facts, but I hope you...

Florida-Interest charged on a decedent's debt

Since no one has answered your question, I will try to do so in the interest of helping you. However, I am not licensed to practice law in Florida...

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My wife and I have a debt from a volunteer repo on a vehicle, would I have to put it in the divorce petition that I will assume

I am not licensed to practice law in Lousiana - they are a community property state and debts incurred are the responsibility of both spouses as...