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I had an account with a hospital go to a debt collection agency, I paid them the money and received a confirmation number and also called to confirm the account was listed in their system as paid off. I then received a call from another debt collection agency looking for payment for the same... View More 
answered on Dec 2, 2024
It's probably not legal and you may have rights and a remedy against the second collector. There are several federal statutes in place to prevent this exact kind of action including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. An attorney would need to know more... View More
I had an accountant that was in charge of things, who is now in federal prison and has cost me 22,000 over this time and now I’m looking at another 9,300. Can I do anything? I live in this town and am in there to pay ALL of my taxes a couple of times a year. Not once was I ever told about this
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
Firstly, it's important to verify the legitimacy of the collection notice by contacting the tax authority directly, rather than relying on the collection agency's word alone. If the debt is legitimate, request a detailed statement and check it against your own records. You have rights... View More
I had an accountant that was in charge of things, who is now in federal prison and has cost me 22,000 over this time and now I’m looking at another 9,300. Can I do anything? I live in this town and am in there to pay ALL of my taxes a couple of times a year. Not once was I ever told about this
answered on Mar 21, 2024
OK, well, either you owe the tax bill because the accountant didn't pay it, or he paid it and the government is wrong. The one thing that is clear is that you cannot rely on "my accountant handled it" to avoid paying a valid tax bill. I think the best course of action is to retain an... View More
I'm homeless and worried
answered on Nov 18, 2020
This loan is likely barred by the statute of limitations for fraud which is three years. Also the statute of limitations in Connecticut for debt collection is 6 years. HOWEVER, DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE TEH DEBT OR MAKE A PAYMENT ON THE DEBT, because that will start the statute of limitations all over... View More
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answered on Apr 19, 2020
A conservator is a person appointed by the Probate Court to oversee or handle the financial or personal affairs of an adult. Connecticut recognizes two types of conservators. A Conservator of the Person supervises or manages the conserved person’s personal affairs and ensures that the... View More
Hi! I won $178 000 in personal injury case. But there is no insurance. My lawyer closed the case and told me to contact collection lawyer or private investigator. So, I am kind of lost here. My lawyer didn’t take any money for his work since there is no money behind this judgment as he said.... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2020
A collection attorney will likely work on contingency. That means they will only get paid if they collect and they will get a percentage of what they collect. My office regularly handles matters like this and would be happy to review the case. Please feel free to contact us to discuss this matter... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2018
Yes up to 15% of your social security benefit if it is a federal student loan. No if private student loan.
Does 3 yr statue of limitation of cc collection apply? Can I stop garnishment and recover money if Improperly garnished ? I am a paying customer.
answered on Sep 26, 2018
Since they the creditor has a judgment against your reference to a statute of limitations defense is not applicable. Other than paying off debt in full only other way to stop garnishment is to file bankruptcy preferably Chapter 7. If you want to explore your bankruptcy options I recommend you... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2017
Filing bankruptcy will remove the bank execution. Please contact us if you would like to set up a consultation to explore your options 203.870.6700
What type of lawyer do I need
answered on Jun 21, 2017
it depends on the type of student loan what type of relief may be available to you. Most bankruptcy attorneys are able to give you helpful advice how to approach this problem.
My mother died, I was deemed executrix of estate when no will as found. At that time, I discovered for 25+ years, she put me on property title as half owner since 1988. So, However, the will was ultimately found and I was deemed sole beneficiary of his property and assets. I filed the... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2017
You've scrambled pronouns around so it is hard to determine who you are talking about with 'his' property ... both you and your mother are female, right? If Probate is still open and property not yet distributed, it is simply a matter of having the new will 'admitted' for... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2016
This means someone got a judgment against you, filed an execution upon your bank account and attempted to fufill the judgment. If you file an exemption within a limited amount of time (approximately 14 days), you may be able to get some of your money back. The execution should have been... View More
Won a default judgement pro se breach of contract and conversion. Judge dismissed order to vacate.
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