Q: Can I get my car that's paid off exempt from seizure? If I lost my job and defaulted in a cc?
Someone came to my roommates house today and dropped papers off for me and it just so happen to be a civil summons in regards to a c.c bill I defaulted on when I lost my job. I know they can take whatever I own in order to satisfy a judgement but it also says that if I want property exempt from seizure I can file a written list under oath of items that I wish to claim exempt with the clerk of the court. So am I reading that right as in I can list my car as exempt ? Its paid for. Or should I just put it in someone else's name?
A: Hire a competent attorney that understands notes and exemptions. Few know how to exempt property, which is what you should do now and in the future for at least 10 years. The attorney should attempt to make the contract debt as painless as possible, then properly exempt your chosen personal property. You may have a problem with the car exemption or you may be too rich. A good lawyer can help you.
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