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0 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure for North Carolina on
Q: I have paid my late property taxes but I can't afford to pay the attorneys fees that are attached. Help me!!

Is there anything I can do to stop this foreclosure process? I don't have $4150.

0 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure for North Carolina on
Q: Is there any way to stop foreclosure for late taxes? The property taxes have been paid but attorney fees had been added.

Papers were served for late tax payments. The taxes have been paid but they have attached attorney fees in the amount of around $4150. Can you help? I don't have $4150.

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Wrongful Death for North Carolina on
Q: Can I sue an insurance company for mistakingly denying my father a heart treatment then him dying 2 weeks later?

My father was supposed to have a heart procedure that was going to help his heart. We found out the day before the procedure that the hospital had a ‘scheduling issue’ that was due to the insurance company denying the request. At the ‘urgent appeal’ of his doctor, they admitted the mistake... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for North Carolina on
Q: What happens when you have a vehicle loan with the wrong name on the loan. But the vehicle is in the right name.

I did all my paper work correctly. Im not sure what to do

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for North Carolina on
Q: I will like to file for an Annulment base on fraud.My husband moved to TX and I’m in NC.Do I need a lawyer here or in TX

The reason I want to file for an annulment is because I found out my husband used me to come to the USA.Now that he knows that I canceled his applications for his adjustment of status he wants to file for VAWA.There was never any abuse for the 7month we lived together.

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for North Carolina on
Q: My companion of 23 yrs is in trauma icu. His kids have not allowed me to visit. They do not have medical poa over him.

The hospital did not put a ban for visitors. His kids have let other visitors in. But ive not been allowed to see him. Im an retired magistrate and an ordained minister. We reside in NC. Theyre talking about removing ventilator and feeding tubes. He been in icu for 17 days. Ive not seen him the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Collections for North Carolina on
Q: I've been receiving phone calls from someone saying they are a litigation service and claim I owe money. Is it legit?

They say I took out a loan several years ago from Easy Loans for 500 dollars and nothing was paid on the loan. I do not recall taking out this loan. I declared bankruptcy not long after the time frame they say the loan was taken out. I don't know if this is a scam or something I thought was... View More

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Nov 17, 2024

Continue to ignore them, this is a scam. You can report the calls to the North Carolina Attorney general's office. Block the calls and eventually they should go away. "Litigation service" is your first clue of scam, and claiming you took out a payday loan that you cannot remember... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for North Carolina on
Q: Am I entitled to any assets or does it go to her heirs?

My father died without a will and his wife(StepMom) passed 3 years later. The Deed states that it was Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship.

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answered on Nov 18, 2024

Consult with a NC attorney... But it does not sound like you are a heir nor next of kin.

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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for North Carolina on
Q: Hello. Regarding our timeshare. We bought it cash over 20 years ago. We owe nothing on it. We no longer want it.

We no longer wish to continue paying the annual maintenance fee and membership dues. Time share cancellation companies cost too much to bother with. Can we simply stop paying the annual fee and dues without serious legal ramifications? Please advise ASAP? Thank you.

0 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law for North Carolina on
Q: Are historic American flags still official flags based on usc title 4

Our HOA prohibits the flying of historic American flags based on usc title 4. I believe historic American flags that were recognized in the past, eg betsy Ross flag, are still official flags.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Wrongful Death for North Carolina on
Q: Haywood co nc sheriffs office lied about my nephews death, covering up his murder. What steps can I take with no money?

They have evidence he was murdered and they told us he overdosed and no foul play involved. He was missing for 3 months and during that time not once did they search for him, they lied to us about a search we lager found out never happened. They try to intimidate us when we confront them with the... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for North Carolina on
Q: My husband died. I can't afford the home, boat and camper that is in our names. How do I liquidate? File bankruptcy?
Damon Duncan
Damon Duncan
answered on Nov 15, 2024

You could possibly file a bankruptcy, allowing you to surrender the property and liquidate any of the loans that remain on the property. It would also wipe out credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans. However, there are a lot of moving parts so you would want to talk with someone to discuss... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for North Carolina on
Q: My Grandfather left a property to his 3 adult children. The property is still titled in his name.

One child is still living. One child is now deceased with one heir. The other child is deceased with 3 heirs. How is the property ownership allocated today?

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

3/6, 1/6, 1/6, 1/6 If GF had a surviving spouse, then heirship will be different.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for North Carolina on
Q: Can a State Board change requirements for random drug testing once there is a fully executed consent to orders in place?

The Board consent order details one drug testing panel, the letter of instructions from the same board regarding the drug testing received after the fully executed CO indicates a different panel, and the testing facility that the Board is using is requiring a 3rd (and final) drug test that is not... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for North Carolina on
Q: Do we have to show up for court if we were not properly served? We live in FL and the ex-wife lives in NC?

My husband and myself currently reside in FL. Our mail lady delivered a certified envelope but tore off the green card and just stuck the mail in our mailbox. I contacted the post office and they apologized and was reaching out to the company to explain they would need to mail a new one out due to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: I would really like to know who and who wasn’t in the wrong here please give me a small straight forward Awnser please

my cousin was at a gas station like he normally does but this time another guy showed up he and my cousin got into a argument and then the other swings at my cousin first but he missed hitting the thing directly next to my cousin he then backs up and in the words of my cousin he thought the man was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Animal / Dog Law for North Carolina on
Q: Would I be able to get ownership of the pets

We got our pets together pre marriage but my spouse put only his name as their owner. However both pre-marriage and during, I have paid a majority of their vet bills, grooming services, food costs, and taken care of them at home including feeding, playing, and picking up after them.... View More

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