Woodbridge, VA asked in Consumer Law and Collections for Virginia

Q: My mom was served for 12000 credit card debt to BOA, papers sent to bro's house, we do not live there. How to proceed?

The court date is a couple weeks away, just found out. I am POA and full-time caregiver for mom (she has dementia), we live in her house, she gets SS and small pension, no assets other than house. Could offer 3k lump sum to settle, but is that the right move? Do I even need to worry about her getting a judgment, what can they take?

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Robert R Weed
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Robert R Weed
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  • Annandale, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: Well, they can attach a lien to the house. This is important enough to talk to a Consumer lawyer. National Association of Consumer Advocates is one place to look.

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