First, he should have homeowners insurance (or condo insurance) to cover this catastrophie. If not, he can be sued and his accounts can be siezed if ordered in court.
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In California, retirement pensions and savings are generally protected from creditors seeking a deficiency judgment. California law provides certain exemptions for retirement accounts, such as 401(k)s, IRAs, and pension plans, which can help shield those assets from creditors. However, it's important to consult with a legal professional to understand the specific rules and limitations that may apply in your situation.
In general, retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs are protected from creditors and cannot be seized to satisfy a judgment. However, this protection can vary by state and the specific type of retirement account. In some cases, funds may be vulnerable if they are withdrawn and deposited into a regular bank account. It's advisable to consult a legal expert for guidance based on your specific situation and jurisdiction.
In most states it is possible for a creditor or collector who wins a lawsuit judgment to execute the judgment against checking or savings accounts even when the accounts are jointly held. how about in the state of Texas
No..IRA or just about any qualified retirement account are free from judgments.
They can levy them once they have a judgement.
Yes, any type of judgment will allow the creditor to levy on the debtor's bank accounts. Since it is a default judgment, it might be possible to apply to the court to have it set aside, if the circumstances are right.
Yes.
If the judge has not yet retired, then the rulings of the judge are valid. The judge is still the judge, even though soon to be retired.
Yes, you can open a savings account if a bank allows you to. Usually banks are not as strict with savings accounts as they are with checking accounts.
If the judgment is for state or federal taxes then any refund is subject to seizure by the agency holding the judgment. If it is a creditor judgment, a tax refund would only be subject to attachment if it were placed in a bank account that was being levied by the judgment creditor.
In order for a garnsihment to be issued you must have had a judgment. Under normal conditions retirement, 401k and disability cannot be touched. For example under the OJ case his retirement from the NFL was not subject to the goldmans lawsuit. Your disability check should not be effected by a lawsuit. Yes, after proper legal process, disability is able to be garnished. Note...OJ was neither disabled nor on reitrement from the NFL, what couldn't be taken was his IRA of several million. Private retirement accounts are exempt from seizure.