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Every time we called for a payment arrangement they said wait 30 days and call us back because they had not processed our returns. In the mean time we paid $350/month towards $29,000 from 2017 audit and 2018 and 2019 taxes. We got a payment arrangement and after that they filed a tax lien. Is... View More 
answered on Aug 1, 2021
The IRS can file a tax lien if your debt is over a certain amount and/or if you are not having the payments direct debited from your account.
So summer 2020 I signed a lease for a college apt. I decided it was a better financial decision for me not to move in and the apartment company refused to cancel the lease since it was a legal document. However I told them weeks before move in me, nor my co applicant (my mom) could afford it. I... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2021
The landlord has an obligation to try to find a new tenant, and you're not liable after they do. (It's not clear to me what the $4425 represents.) If you owe the money and can't pay, they can sue you and your mother, and get a judgment against you both for the amount due, plus... View More
Because I cross the state line and do not let them know they're saying that they're going to put this charge on me of fraudulent use of vehicle
answered on Apr 23, 2021
It seems like you described a problem but didn't ask a question. Without knowing more, the main thing I can say is that making the payment ASAP is probably going to be the cheapest, easiest, quickest, and most painless way out of the situation.
I paid $3000 to a lawyer who assured me of good things. My husband even denied a plea bargain with the state because this lawyer said he would and he can get a better one. But now he never answers and the state wants my husband to do even more time now. He now even has warrants that he didn't... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2021
An attorney has an obligation to respond to his or her client, which in this case is your husband. Even if you were the one who originally retained the attorney, it should be your husband who is calling or texting. If you don't get responses in a couple of days then send an email. If you... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2021
They should be legal as the law that banned them (dealing with switchblade knives and anything similar) was repealed.
Want to sell house later without any liens being placed ,he is currently living in house.
answered on Feb 9, 2021
If the house is homestead, the lien won't attach.
When you say you two have a "life estate deed together" I don't know what that means. A life estate is only the right to use the house during your lifetime. Presumably one of you has a life estate and the other has... View More
Debtor says he'll file bankruptcy & we won't get anything. True?
answered on Jan 27, 2021
If you have a judgment and don't try to collect by seizing assets, what was the point of getting the judgment?
What many debtors who threaten bankruptcy (and their creditors) don't understand is that if the asset is exempt, they're going to keep it whether they file... View More
Does he get to keep 2, since he lives in his girlfriend's house and she drives? Is the deputy supposed to search the DMV for all vehicles owned by the deadbeat? If there is a first lien holder on the vehicle, will that lien holder get the proceeds of the auction and we get what's leftover?
answered on Jan 27, 2021
The debtor gets to keep one vehicle that they own; he can't simply supply car(s) to someone he lives with. However, the deputy typically does not do any searches - you'll need to tell them what to look for.
As to lienholders, they get the first money out of the sale -... View More
We won our case in small claims court against a deadbeat renter who did a great deal of damage to our rental home. The amount awarded was over $13,300. We followed up with the Writ of Execution 30 days later. The deputy sheriff has served the demand letter. The renter has 3 cars and 3 motorcycles... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2021
Take the assets. The debtor will lose them in a bankruptcy - he's only allowed one car per licensed driver in the house, and he can pick which one he wants. The others should be picked up immediately. The deputy doesn't know bankruptcy law, and the debtor hasn't called a... View More
Construction is still going on in the area and no facilities available because of COVID.
answered on Jan 20, 2021
Look at the deed restrictions, Bylaws and Rules of the association to see what they can and can't charge, and whether there are limits to the increases.
Here is the Timeline:
April - I received a bill from the Hospital. June – Hospital agreed to place my payment on hold under their Pandemic-time policy.
June/July - Received two letters from a DCA. I called DCA to inform that my account was under hold. October - The hospital... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2020
Yes. It may also be a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The company never showed up for court after being served they moved the company on the same day
answered on Dec 3, 2020
There are several things that need to happen. The first is usually to prepare (or request the clerk to prepare) an abstract of judgment and record it in the real property records in any county where your judgment debtor owns (or may own) real property. Next, see if you can determine what assets... View More
I have all the info on the guy I just need help writing it or someone show me a sample one or a cope of one
answered on Nov 25, 2020
For payment of what? This kind of letter is necessarily very fact-specific. You'll want to be very business like, avoid opinions or characterization of the other party or their actions (or failure to act). State what they owe, what they debt is for, when you expect them to pay, give them a... View More
I was in an accident where they had it closed down to one lane of traffic and the concrete arm off of a Mack truck swing out in front of us and busted through the windshield it could have killed us if we had been going fast enough which I feel like is a major mess up on their end the guys already... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2020
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your post raises many issues and could be too involved for a simple response such as "do this," or "do that." As a GENERAL matter, it is possible that what you describe could result in a lien on your... View More
I landed a drone in nrg parking lot when they were closed. The drone messed up and did an emergency landing. They took my drone and told me they wanted to check the footage then they would return my drone the next day. The next day which was september 16 they kept give me the run around. I found... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2020
Unfortunately, it might not ever be released if it is evidence against you. You may have both civil and criminal liability for the use of the drone, and it is a more serious crime if the facility is classified as critical infrastructure. Your best bet is probably to convince Joe Walters that you... View More
Transmission went out, shop picked it up and towed it to their location. Tore it down and diagnosed it. The contract says it’s $599 for tow and tear down. He told us $1480 to repair it. We said okay. He then jacked the price up to $2480 saying “there was more problems”. Fast forward a year... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2020
This is a civil matter. Theft requires the state to prove intent at the time the property initially changed hands.
Mom had been in and out of hospitals, nursing homes before she passed. However, she did owe because insurance, medicare didn't pay. In fact the last nursing kicked her out because insurance ran out.
answered on Feb 20, 2020
No. Your mother's estate is responsible. You are not. However, you can not inherit anything until the debts have been paid.
A small TX county sent me a postcard saying I had an outstanding criminal case against me pending. Called the county and was told their software was updated so all outstanding tickets were being pursued. No warrant yet, drivers license eligibility is still good. Need to find out how far back TX DPS... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2020
Yes, a 15 year old traffic ticket can still be prosecuted even if the citation was issued in your maiden name and you are now married. The question is: were you the individual who was issued the ticket back then, regardless of what your name was or is now. Request an abstract of your record from... View More
I offered a one-time lump sum payment to settle a debt with a third-party debt purchaser and received a settlement agreement that is worded like the following:
"This letter agreement shall confirm that Defendant "Name", has agreed to pay and Plaintiff "Name" has... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2020
I am always concerned when an agreement is not clear in its wording. You might ask that the wording be changed to allow you to feel more comfortable before signing. I would suggest that you allow an attorney to review the letter for you as they may be able to determine more from actually seeing... View More
I bumped into an ATT company vehicle 6 months back. My grandfather’s name was on the vehicle and he cancelled the insurance without telling me, so I thought I was driving an insured vehicle. I received a bill in my name for nearly $2,500 a month after the accident and contacted ATT but never got... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2020
They may not be able to collect now but can later. Did you or your parents have insurance? That may cover this.
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