Since Texas is a one-party consent state, record every conversation you have with every representative of each party. Keep the entirety of each recording and turn all of the entire recordings over to your attorney.

Do not sign anything unless it has been reviewed and approved by your... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

You may be able to get your lump sum payment by contacting the Social Security Administration (SSA) and explaining the situation. It is possible that they can help you by transferring the money into an account in your name. However, the process may require some documentation to prove that you are... View More

Yes. If you’ve accurately traced the IP to a particular company, you can sue them for whatever funds they have removed from your account without your consent.

You should probably bring proof that you fully paid off the signature loan to your bank. Credit bureau reports probably aren’t enough. You probably need to bring loan statements from the signature loan itself.

I would need to review your contract.

A bank is not required to honor a check dated more than 180 days before it is presented. A bank may honor the check anyway if it confirms funds are available.

There are some exceptions to this general rule. For example, checks from the US Treasury like tax refund checks are valid for one... View More

Your post is confusing. Your boyfriend at the time paid your bills for 3 months when you were unemployed. You broke up in March 2022. He reported *what* as fraud? What does this have to do with your credit rating? You didn't connect the dots or dots are missing.

Your bank likely needs the Order of Nonsuit to release the garnished funds back to you.

Your HELOC lender likely needs a Release of Judgment concerning the default judgment to proceed with your loan.

I suggest you take the Order of Nonsuit to your bank and tell them you want your... View More

I would have to read through the details, but there is more scrutiny on lenders that offer loans with interest rates above 10%. In situations like this, I look for areas where the lender failed to follow the law.

Roommate needs to find a new boss. Don't cash check or he will be in jail

If this was a final hearing (trial), you have a limited time within which to file a properly drafted verified motion for new trial and to obtain a written ruling from the court on such motion. There are many technical aspects to such a motion, so you need a competent attorney experienced in... View More

You need to do an official dispute about the mortgage loan being on your credit report. It is important that you check all three (3) credit reporting companies. The same thing may be on all 3. Each agency has a web-based dispute center on their websites. You should follow-up next week to see if it... View More

Absolutely do not give this company any of your personal information. They are trying to phish you or obtain your personal details. There is a way on the cash app., I believe, to return the money, decline to accept it or report it as fraudulent. I would explore those avenues. The cash is not... View More

You could be charged as a party to a crime, Close your bank account , Do not give a statement to the bank or police if they call you. You will need to retain a lawyer if the police call you.

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answered on Jan 31, 2022

Your problem is with your own bank. Either get the bank to stop the payments, or withdraw funds and bank elsewhere.

Yes, you can place your home into an LLC. I recommend that you meet with a business lawyer to assist you with this process. I also believe you should consider a revocable living trust, because you have homes in separate states. A revocable living trust will allow you to avoid probate court. With... View More

Yes, you can shorten your DBA name or use an entirely different name. I often work with clients to help them with this process.

Generally, a person has to pead guilty or "no contest" (which is the same thing as pleading guilty) in order for them to be placed on probation. And if you pleaded either of those, I'd say you are really out of luck. Then I would ask why you would do such a thing knowing you were not... View More

You need to contact a business lawyer in your area to discuss exactly what you mean by "an investment LLC" and what "stipulations" you want. It's possible that you're trying to do something you need to be licensed for, and/or for which you need to register the securities being sold.

Contact law enforcement if you believe a crime was committed. Contact a civil attorney if you want to file suit for return of the money.