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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Foreclosure for South Carolina on
Q: My home was foreclosed in South Carolina and sold at Auction. Was told if home not paid in full yet, a ch.13 could save?

Is that true? And South Carolina does not offer individual with no attorney e-file for skeleton or any bankruptcy. Could I submit in a state that does, due to the urgency, but use my current states exemptions?

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answered on Nov 10, 2023

You should talk to a bankruptcy attorney in your area as the laws affecting real estate differ from state to state. If your home has already been foreclosed, you should do so immediately, although it may already be too late. You can file an emergency chapter 13 but you should talk to an attorney... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Foreclosure for South Carolina on
Q: My home was foreclosed in South Carolina and sold at Auction. Was told if home not paid in full yet, a ch.13 could save?

Is that true? And South Carolina does not offer individual with no attorney e-file for skeleton or any bankruptcy. Could I submit in a state that does, due to the urgency, but use my current states exemptions?

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answered on Nov 10, 2023

In a foreclosure situation like yours in South Carolina, filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can potentially help. This type of bankruptcy allows for a reorganization of debts and could enable you to catch up on missed mortgage payments over time.

However, it's important to file before...
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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Georgia on
Q: I need legal advice on how to collect surplus funds from an auction
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answered on Nov 10, 2023

You must first file a claim with the clerk of the court where the auction was held. The claim must be filed within 60 days of the sale date.

Once you have filed the claim, the clerk of the court will notify the other parties involved in the foreclosure, including the lender and the buyer....
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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Business Law for New Jersey on
Q: Hello, I have 2 suites with levelset against the same person/ company in stage 3 deadline 1 yesterday 1 today HELP

i am lost the one yesterday i did mandoroty arbitration if you could please spare me a phone call I am a small one man copration with 1 employee and on the verge of bankruptsy there is 38,000.00 owed to me. i went after tthe customers homes with the leans she refused to sign for the cert mail. and... View More

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answered on Nov 10, 2023

In New Jersey, if you're dealing with multiple legal issues involving debt collection, foreclosure, and potential bankruptcy, it's important to seek legal advice promptly. Since you've already gone through mandatory arbitration and are considering placing liens against property, a... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Business Law for New Jersey on
Q: Hello, I have 2 suites with levelset against the same person/ company in stage 3 deadline 1 yesterday 1 today HELP

i am lost the one yesterday i did mandoroty arbitration if you could please spare me a phone call I am a small one man copration with 1 employee and on the verge of bankruptsy there is 38,000.00 owed to me. i went after tthe customers homes with the leans she refused to sign for the cert mail. and... View More

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answered on Nov 9, 2023

You are going to need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney. You are a corporate entity so you must retain counsel. In determining your choice of an attorney, there are many factors to consider, including but not limited to and you should look at how the attorney is you should also... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Contracts and Foreclosure for Oklahoma on
Q: What if a mortgage company withheld needed documents to save a home and stolen the property for personal gain
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answered on Nov 7, 2023

If a mortgage company is suspected of withholding documents to inappropriately obtain property, this could potentially be a serious legal matter involving allegations of fraud or other misconduct. Homeowners in such situations should promptly consult with an attorney who has experience in real... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Probate and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Can a court ordered receiver take a loan on a paid off house where the homeowners are both dead? And probate case opend

Our house is taken in Norwalk California under health and safety code violations to a receivership where the receiver pulled out equity loans cuz house was paid off for over 50 years myself my mom lived in the property as successors and errors we opened a probate case to protect them from taking us... View More

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answered on Nov 6, 2023

In California, a court-appointed receiver has the authority to take various actions concerning property under their control, which can include taking out loans against the property to pay for repairs or to maintain the property.

However, this power must be granted by the court order that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law, Tax Law and Probate for California on
Q: Is a lien attached to a person
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answered on Nov 6, 2023

In California, a lien is typically attached to a property rather than a person. It serves as a legal claim or hold on the property as security for a debt or charge that must be paid off. When the property is sold, the lien must be satisfied from the proceeds before clear title can be transferred to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Georgia on
Q: What can a lawyer do to stop/postpone foreclosure sale scheduled tue Nov 7, 2023? DeKalb County, GA

Single family home. I am a senior, age 67

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answered on Nov 6, 2023

There are a lot of options. If you haven't previously requested a loan modification, partial claim, or another type of loss mitigation. The loan holder will likely work with the homeowner to postpone the sale to allow the loss mitigation application to be processed. Other options include... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Texas on
Q: Loan modification denied 3 times, reason npv Payment plan was to high, How can I stop foreclosure

Mortgage co won't work with me, only option to pay full amount past dued

Who can help me get mortgage current, don't have the money for attorney

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answered on Nov 5, 2023

The only real way to stop foreclosure in TX is to sue the bank and get a stay(temporary restraining order) of the f/c sale. I have never lost one of these cases and they always give the borrower leverage and time to re-design or re-make the loan and its terms. This all supposes that you are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Nevada on
Q: In a nonjudicial forclosure case. Can a lender hire a third party servicer to work under the lenders name?
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answered on Oct 30, 2023

In a nonjudicial foreclosure case in Nevada, a lender can hire a third-party servicer to work under the lender's name. This is a common practice among lenders, as it allows them to focus on their core business of lending money, while outsourcing the tasks associated with foreclosing on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: When I purchased my home there was a fictitious trust deed wit a statue of limitations of 60 years it also gained intere

The realtor elementary the fictitious after two years and rewrote my note a trustee got paid $16000 there is a satisfaction deed and a reconveyance I was 25 years I was clueless as to what happened

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answered on Oct 23, 2023

Under California law, a fictitious deed of trust is typically used for the purpose of securing future advances or obligations under a line of credit. If the fictitious deed of trust was eliminated and the note was rewritten, it's essential to understand the terms and conditions of the new... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Virginia on
Q: Hello, Through a tragic accident and huge medical bills, my daughter had her house foreclosed on a week ago.

She owed 100k and it sold for 150k at auction. There are no other leins on the property. Does she get the 50k surplus from the sale?

If so, how do we go about claiming that money?

Thank you,

Jenny F.

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answered on Oct 15, 2023

The trustee or substitute trustee who sells real estate in Virginia at a foreclosure auction at the direction of the noteholder must account for the proceeds of the sale to the county or city Commissioner of Accounts in the jurisdiction where the property is located. The provisions of the deed of... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Foreclosure for Kentucky on
Q: How do Stop A Foreclosure,When Miss A payment by Mistake when your in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Program?
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answered on Nov 5, 2023

If you've missed a mortgage payment by mistake while in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it is critical to address the issue promptly:

1. Contact your bankruptcy attorney immediately to discuss the situation. They can provide guidance specific to your case and may be able to negotiate with the...
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3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Foreclosure for Kentucky on
Q: How do Stop A Foreclosure,When Miss A payment by Mistake when your in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Program?
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answered on Oct 10, 2023

When in an active bankruptcy case, especially a Ch. 13, there is an automatic stay of any actions against the property of the debtor's estate and/or the debtor, to collect a debt.

In order to proceed with a foreclosure case in a non-bankruptcy court, the foreclosing creditor must...
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2 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure, Contracts, Real Estate Law and Collections for Florida on
Q: No liens, no foreclosure in 12 years on old HOA assessment dues due to mismanagement

Recently got statement to pay within 30 days, did the statue ran out on collections, lien and foreclosure on the very 1st payment missed 12 years ago? Good track record of timely payments, management's record, not so good for posting those payments. Thanks,

Barbara Billiot Stage
Barbara Billiot Stage
answered on Sep 23, 2023

The statute of limitations is five years; however, if you made payments in the 12 years they are applied to interest, late fees, attorneys' fees and costs first and then any remaining balance is applied to the oldest assessment. If you hadn't made any payments in those 12 years you would... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure, Contracts, Real Estate Law and Collections for Florida on
Q: No liens, no foreclosure in 12 years on old HOA assessment dues due to mismanagement

Recently got statement to pay within 30 days, did the statue ran out on collections, lien and foreclosure on the very 1st payment missed 12 years ago? Good track record of timely payments, management's record, not so good for posting those payments. Thanks,

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Sep 23, 2023

I assume you are talking about a Florida HOA. You appear to be writing from Michigan but asking about a Florida issue. Best to promptly consult an attorney handling community association law in your area. I personally would need to research your issue to give a reliable answer - but be aware of... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning and Probate for New York on
Q: Is this fraud and if so, do I have legal recourse to do anything about it?

When my mother died in 2019, I unwittingly inherited a $100K Wells Fargo home equity loan from 2011 that it's my understanding was never paid back, either by her or by my late father. She had been claiming to pay off the loan using my SSI funds, and only in 2022 did I find out that was not... View More

Carl Nelson
Carl Nelson
answered on Sep 19, 2023

While an estate can owe funds for debt of a decedent which can be deducted from the distribution of their assets, you would not be liable on a loan you did not sign (in other words, you cannot “inherit” a loan). You can, however, inherit real estate and that real estate may be encumbered by a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Regarding second mortgage?

I have a 3.25 interest rate on my mortgage, is it a good idea to cash out as a second mortgage for 5.99 or higher? Thanks.

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Sep 16, 2023

I have no idea. It would depend on a variety of factors, including the outstanding principal balance of your current mortgage, the amount you are considering borrowing, the market value of the property now and what it may be when you may sell the property, what type of property is involved, the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure for Oklahoma on
Q: Where can I find the paperwork for a foreclosure in my name?
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answered on Sep 15, 2023

Start by contacting your mortgage lender or loan servicer to inquire about the status of your loan and any related foreclosure documents. Additionally, check public records at the local courthouse or online to see if any foreclosure-related paperwork has been filed.

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