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If a collection agency is attempting to collect a debt from a deceased person can they put a lien on the deceased's house?
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∙ 12y ago
They can contact her but they can't collect unless she co-signed.
Just another illustration of why having an estate probated is a good idea! Actually, the collection agency can petition to commence a probate proceeding, and collect from the estate.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf that is what the executor wishes. The estate is run by the executor. They determine who the attorney is going to be if they need one. The executor can talk to the collection agency on behalf of the estate.
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∙ 12y agoA creditor can seek payment from the estate after the death of an individual. That may include a lien on property to which the lending institution has interest.
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∙ 13y agoYes. A creditor can file a claim against a decedent's estate. Each jurisdiction has its own statute of limitations for filing such a claim.
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∙ 13y agoThe child support agency could file an estate claim as a creditor. It can also file liens on personal and real property.
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Does the children of a deceased parent have to pay collection agencies that they owe before dividing the profit made from selling the deceased parent's house?
It depends on who the collection agency is attempting to collect from. If it is the estate, yes, they must be paid. If it is the child, not necessarily, but it could be garnished or a lien placed on the property.
If a collection agency is attempting to collect debt on a deceased person's car loan can they put a lien on the deceased person's house after the estate has been probated?
They would put it on the entire estate of the deceased rather than one item of property so that if there was money that couyld be used to pay rather than have to sell the house.
What is considered an active a collection account?
An active collection account is a debt that a company is attempting to collect. This continues until all avenues are exhausted.
Can a collection agency lie about who they are?
No. In fact, they are required by law to notify you of who they are and that they are attempting to collect a debt. This is covered under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
A collection agency is attempting to collect for a 5 year old medical bill you do not owe can they collect in the state of Ohio?
if you do not owe it, they shouldn't be able to collect it anywhere. even if its past the deadline for you to contest the bill you should still try
Can a collection agency charge you their attorney fees in a garnishment?
Yes, any and all expenses that the lender incurs can be passed to the customer when they are attempting to collect a debt.
Can credit card collect legal fees after death?
Yes, the estate of the deceased is responsible for all debts, including the collection of legal fees as allowed by judgment or law.
Debt collection abroad?
Debt Collection Agencies can collect abroad but the agencies that collect abroad are usually commercial collection agencies that deal business to business
If banks writes off loan can they collect in Maryland?
Charged off accounts can still be sold to third-party debt collectors for collection. Nothing precludes them from attempting to collect on a charged off account. The collection agency that is contacting you would have to be licensed in the State of Maryland to conduct business. You can obtain licensing information on the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation website.
What is noun form for collect?
Collection
What is the base word of collection?
collect
Can a collection agency collect from a trust?
no
