Are You Getting Sued for Debt? Seniors Don't Have to go to Court
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- Many seniors struggle financially, and wind up getting sued for debt. If seniors have trouble paying off debts, the result could be getting sued for debt and a summons to appear in court. In this video, Attorney Eric Olsen, founder of the HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm, wants seniors to know their rights, including their right NOT to hire a lawyer and appear in court if they are getting sued for debt.
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0:00 Introduction to HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm, Attorney Eric Olsen and his legal experience
1:17 Do seniors getting sued for debt have to show up in court?
2:27 Date and time listed on summons is only if you’re going to fight the lawsuit
3:14 Seniors are not breaking the law if they don’t appear in court
4:07 Even if the person serving the summons wears a badge, seniors have no reason to fear
5:14 By not showing up, you’re conceding that you do owe the money
5:49 Social Security and many other forms of retirement income are protected from garnishment by debt collectors if there’s a debt judgement against a senior
6:46 Twice the amount of monthly benefits like Social Security are protected in a senior’s bank account
7:52 Even if there’s more than twice the amount of monthly benefits like Social Security in a senior’s bank account, the balance could be protected from garnishment by debt collectors as well
8:52 Lots of seniors, attorneys, and bank managers don’t know these rules!
9:51 Every state has exemption laws that protect the value of certain assets, such as home, from judgement and garnishment by debt collectors
10:40 If a senior has a default judgement from a credit card company, it is not the practice of consumer judgement creditors to go after senior’s home or property. It could happen but it’s highly unusual.
13:04 It’s worth showing up to defend yourself in court if you don’t owe the money even if you can’t afford an attorney
15:24 Seniors shouldn’t go without food, medicine, or other basic needs to pay old debts
15:45 When seniors do have to show up in court, such as a debtor’s examination
19:04 How the HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm can help you
20:34 Why seniors shouldn’t be scared of a debtor’s exam
21:15 The HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm helps seniors struggling with debt at little or no cost, even when they're getting sued for debt
23:15 How to contact the HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm
Receiving a summons can be scary. Sometimes, they're handed to seniors by someone wearing a badge, which makes the service process even scarier. But many seniors have nothing to fear, explains Attorney Eric Olsen, founder of the HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm. The former bankruptcy attorney explains that seniors don't have to go to court to defend themselves, or even hire a lawyer, if they owe the money in question.
The former bankruptcy attorney explains that you're not breaking the law if you don't appear, when seniors do have to appear in court, why seniors are often judgement-proof, and how their bank accounts and personal property can be protected, even when they're getting sued for credit card debt. He also lays out that seniors shouldn’t go without food, medicine, or other basic needs to pay old debts and how the HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm helps seniors struggling with debt at little or no cost.
Jeff Hoyt is SeniorLiving.org’s Editor-in-Chief.
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Both of you are so informative. Seniors have many concerns and we feel vulnerable with legal issues. I thank you both for standing with the over 65 crowd.
Seniors have many concerns and we feel vulnerable with legal issues Speak for yourself, I'm a senior and I don't feel vulnerable. I also know the law.
@@rcas350pilot8 Good for you! Most aren’t that fortunate.
@@rcas350pilot8 - well…aren’t you special….stay lucky!
@@aros007z What makes you think I am lucky? Care to articulate?
I’m not going to go to court for this ! I don’t know if they can take my Ss they call over & over it was my card someone used it if I didn’t do anything about it bc it was a family member get I have 3000 although do have to accounts they said they will garnish, wages ! I don’t have much in my name
Thank you so much for your video. I'm a 75 year old widow from suicide. I only receive Social Security, I still make payments on a 2006 car. I have been so upset since I got this summons and came close to ending my life. Your video has helped me so much God bless ❤️
These people have helped me so much. I would highly recommend
@@caroledwards4705 oh so sorry Carol, you have been through a lot. I hope things are going better for you. Blessings 🙏❤️🌹
Yr life is worth More than a car debt. 😮 Stay strong & pray on it. Have faith. You are loved.
Sorry for your loss. You can get through this. Sending love.
Remember God loves you and no debt is worth your life.❤
Portfolio Recovery is the worst. Thank you
Velocity Investments is very bad too!
You guys are the BEST! Thank God I came across your TH-cam video! All other TH-cam videos I have been watching do not provide helpful advice for Seniors or for those on social security disability. I have talked to five lawyers and not one of them informed me that my widows social security benefits were protected, but only to file chapter 13 which is very expensive and I cannot afford to do that. I am a widow age 63. My only income is widows social security benefits. I am a homeowner and have equity. The state of Utah has a homestead but I believe it's only 20K-30K that is exempt, more than that it is not protected. I will be giving you a call ASAP and I will be informing my widows group platform about HELP Nonprofit Law Firm. It's unfortunate that many widow seniors are being tormented by credit card debt collectors and often are terrified what will happen to their income if sued. Thanks a mil! Keep up the great service you are doing for many of us!
Thank you so much for your kind words. Please do share us with your friends.
Unfortunately, in amerika, it's just all about scams and corruptions.
When your debt is charged off, you owe nothing. Why? The lender already got its money back by deducting its loss from lts profit.
Selling your debt to the bottom feeders is just a way for your lender to make extra money from the debt you do not owe. It's all just a scam and the people should put a stop to this.
Thank you for being so respectful.
Helps is awesome! Knowledge is power. I have hope now that I'll be able keep my home despite falling behind on credit card debt that's accumulated since I was forced to go on disability years ago due to a chronic illness. I am so relieved hearing this info. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for this video. Everything happens for a reason, and this video popped up on my TH-cam list, the day after I got a summons 05/21/24). I am a Senior turning 65 next month, and this info was just what I needed. I made the call to HELPS and will hear back tomorrow. The timing on this was so spot on.👍👍
We hope it helps!
Thanks for the info
Thank you so much for all your help to Seniors.😘
This video made my day. I feel so much relief. Thank you and God bless you for the work you do ❤🙏🏿
In my 60s my spouse of over 35 years battle cancer for 5 years having to be on a speical liquid diet costing over 80 dollar a week plus travel medical supplies our credit cards run to the roof. My spouse died in aug bank of america america express have been calling three to four times a day now with the death of my spouse my income has been cut in half. I can barely afford rent water electric I have my own health issues stop me from going back to work feeling alone and under all this pressure. To know my home is safe and income is such a weight off my heart I been feeling for months now
Simply inform them that ALL future corespondence MUST be done in writing. If the phone calls continue, they may owe YOU money.
Homestead exemption in Texas is up to 10 acres 100 acres in rural areas
Thank you. Age 63. Florida resident for fifty three years. Life threatening Lymphoma. On SSDI and a small LTD stipend until age 70. Amazing information!
Amazing incredible information - worth the watch of every question and answer!
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Excellent video. very informative and helpful. Thank you so much. 👌
Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you so much .
Thank you!
I don't mind being sued by a debt collector, because I know how to respond accordingly and turn the table on them and they owe me.
By all means please please tell me how to do this. My husband passed away and I’m on disability.
@@lynnbairefoot6016 You should watch The Alabama Consumer Protection Lawyer on you tube. He discusses everything about consumer law and Debt Collecting violation.
@@lynnbairefoot6016 any debt your husband had gets eliminated. Send the credit cards a copy of his death certificate
We had a debt collector freeze our account and the bank would not tell us who or why it was froze and wanted to give them our line of credit
In Texas you are responsible for your spouse debt and if you can’t pay and you own land or valuables they can put a lien on your property
Thank you
Thank you for helping me today. I understand now some very scary things now ❤
Hopefuly those things don't sem so scary now
Thank You so much , I’m up in age now, my husband passed and The bank took his debt in put it in my name I’m not going to pay it and they still keep sending
Lynn call helps hun! They will answer you’re questions!
They CAN'T do that, Lynn. I know they are trying to, but your husband's debts are NOT your debts. I know that for SURE. Yes, get in touch with these folks ASAP. I'm a widow, too, and I know what people can try to pull on you. Good luck and God bless! ❤
They put my husbands gas bill after he passed by 2 years put in my first bill now after struggling I got it paid off. Now they won't give it back.
I hear you same thi g happened to me when my wife died!!!
This was absolutely wonderful!! Thank you so much for this!!
You are welcome. Thanks for viewing!
Great message
Thanks!
Awesome!
Made my day God Bless You
Glad we could help!
Thank you x 1,000! As a 75 year old veteran with Social Security and Disabled Veterans benefits monthly, I can use your information well.
Happy to help. We have plenty of info on Social Security as well.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Excellent Presentation
Thank you!
Thanks!
You bet!
great information, had no idea about the bank account protection of retirement funds x 2, that is something I never knew.
Glad it was helpful! Please subscribe for more helpful info for seniors.
The Department of Defense was taking over $100 bucks out of my moms SSI for over 10 years for something my dad did. I wish they would give it back to her, but I doubt it!
Better check with SS administration why that was happening. Could it be a scam?
Call a lawyer...
This was awesome
I will share this info with my 87 year old dad ❤
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for all this information! 🙏🙏🙏
You are very welcome. Please share the channel with your friends.
Thank you so much. I’m doing a debt relief program who were already negotiating for me but bank of America still filed on the 28 k owed. I’m 63 and retired and on social security.
You're very welcome. Sorry for your troubles.
Debt relief programs that don't tell seniors that their income is protected are essentially scammers. Eric HELPS
Thanks
You're very welcome.
Thank you so much for this info. I go to court tomorrow for a 7 year old medical bill. I am 66 on SSD and struggle to make ends meet. My bp has gone up fretting about this. Your info has calmed me down and now I am going out of curiosity how it will turn out.
We are glad to be of help!
How did it go?
"You" owe NOTHING.. All Debt is Gov, Obligations.. You've been deceived and agreed that you "owe" due to ignorance.. USC 18 & 8 . Every SSN is Insured/Bonded.. Gov Account. These BAR crooks are screwing people (the Creditors) Up..
Thank you, so much, for this valuable information! I live in Oklahoma and since you are in another state, I just wondered if you any affiliation with legal representatives in Oklahoma. Thank you, again.
HELPS assists seniors and disabled in all fifty states Eric HELPS
Mortgage company failed to delete lender placed insurance after proof of insurance was received but continues taking escrow from mortgagee making double payments
Thank you for this video. My elderly mom was just served with papers for a debt she and her late husband shared. I will pass on this info and the phone number.
Look up David str8
In my State of South Carolina, if a senior owes money for medical bills or to a nursing home.....the creditors pounce as soon as you die. They attach liens on land, homes, or any real property that the deceased owns. If the children want to "keep the family farm" they have to pay off the medical bills before the probate court will allow any property be transferred to the survivors.
Put assets in a trust to avoid this
Legalized thieves...educated gangsters. 😮
I have an umbilical hernia and have Oregon health plan but the doctor won't operate because it's not covered under OHP. What can I do. I also have sleep apnea and my mask is broken but I don't have the money to buy another one.
What about employment garnishment for hospital bills
Thank you both for helping seniors. Some seniors are loosing there homes nationwide due to the Hoa's with out being able to afford an attorney or to defend the Default Forclosures Judgements.
Are there any laws on a senior who was in her final two years in a senior center who could not appear in court, the court awarded the default judgement to the Hoa. After she passed, daughter was served who did not appear in court, Forclosure Judgement was awarded and lien on property of deceased that has complicated Probate and handling the estate.
So many seniors need help especially financially.
Thank you again fir helping seniors.
We might be able to do a video on HOA fees with Senior Living. This is a common problem. Eric HELPS
NOONE, I repeat NOONE should EVER get involved with an HOA. Why on earth would ANYONE want to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars or more for SOMEONE ELSE to tell you how you can live in or what you can do with YOUR own property? WHYYYYYY??? Why would you do that to yourself. You pay all that money and are told how you can live in it and what you can do with it. If you get sued over something then I say that's your own stupid fault for buying there. I have no sympathy for anyone like that. None.
If I do show in court and the plaintiff doesn’t show up is the case automatically dismissed?
I’m so grateful for providing us with this information. Do you have a pro-bono attorney in Faustina, Texas. I received a judgment discovery.
HELPS assistance is available over the phone in all 50 states
My mom is being sued and on social security. She can no longer work and on oxygen 24/7. She has her account where the ss is deposited and instantly used for bills. However, her and I have a joint one, since we live together, and she helps pays the bills while I work my small business. My paycheck is direct deposited in the account. Can they garnish my wages since she is on it? We are filing just a basic answer letter directly to the court tomorrow but it probably will proceed further. Also, both our names are on our house. Is there any threat to our funds and if so, what should I do? We barely live paycheck to paycheck and I work my tail off to do it. Tia!!!
What if the credit card debt is 10,100.00 due to penalties and interest (shown on the summons)?
Is this law for Canada too?
Got a suit filed that asked the judge I fill out a 1.977 fact n info sheet. Only on SS. So do I need to fill this out ??
What about hospital bill?
Eric,😢 I'm 75 years old I depend on my soc sec and retirement and have 48000 in debt, I am a renter. No judgements yet I'm in poor heart health, etc. Advise? Thanks
Gil
was told by credit union that if there is ANY other deposits besides ss are made you lose protection.
Listen to the video beginning at 9:00 Bank and Credit Unions officers know nothing about these rules. But the department within the bank or credit union that handles garnishments understands the rules. Although after 40 years of dealing with Credit Unions, they would be more likely to make a mistake. But this law has been effective for nearly ten years so hopefully, they finally have learned, The branch manager or local employees however likely don't have a clue. But then they aren't the ones handling garnishments, Listen beginning at 9:00. Eric HELPS
Hi there we live in Texas and lost everything in hurricane Harvey like thousands of others
We had to stay with my sister in law went pretty good
Our 29yr old son got a job about 8 months after that he started showing bizarre paranoid behavior I'm his mom and I begged him to let me take him somewhere for help. He kept refusing so he jumped off a bridge and broke his back and had his left ankle reconstructed so he was released from the hospital a mental health hospital
The place were living was alright. His Dad and I needed more room for the 3 of us and they're telling us we owe $1400 because we only lived there 11months
Is this legal? We're both elderly 72 68.
I need help in NC ~
How can I get help
Does FDPCA apply to automatic liens on homes from Hoa's? I read under the FDPCA because the HOA hired the Attorne I believe it said it makes them a creditor collecting a debt. A $6,000 bill in 2019 grew to the Hoa claiming $40,000 in Civil Court, because I did not respond to this case against my deceased Mothers Estate it then went to Sheriff's Sale $47,000. I took a BK the amount went to $66,000, then uou have to pay $1100.00 to the Trustee and the legal Attorney amount $400.00 per hour. Now it's probably going to be discharged, now what? The problem is some or most seniors can't afford an Attorney to fight the Hoa's. Since they put a lien on your home which is automatically on your loan documents they force Forclosure. Husband a 76 yr.old Injursd Vet, I'm disadled. We really need a pro bone FDPCA Attorney to help end this HOA Nightmare.
The FDCPA applies to debt collectors. However an HOA has a lien on the property for debt that is owed. So a bankruptcy doesn't solve the problem if the intent is to keep the property. Eric HELPS
This is good information but, I think it depends on what state you live.
The laws that protect seniors income are by and large federal laws. So this discussion applies to all 50 states. Eric HELPS
Is this for us 55 and older ?
I have a tv trailer an no longer use it can the credit union put a lean against my house , I want to give the home to my son when I pass, but will the credit union put a lean on it an make my son pay for it, I’m 77 years old, my wife an I were going to travel but she passed away , now the trailer cost me 680 dollars a month plus insurance , what do I do?
I only saw the beginning of the video, so my comment may be way off. But the same applies to EVERYONE, not just seniors. If you are not disputing the debt then not showing up means the court decision goes against you by default! It’s not a criminal matter.
If you watch the rest of the video, you'll learn why seniors may not have to pay a judgement that a younger person would.
What if a senior is still working but has hospital bills in collections, can they garnish their wages
But if the false debt is an outrageous water bill, can the utility just shut off the senior's water to their house?
I live in iowa. Wondering if this works here. Just got a letter from collection stating they recommend the hospital sue me.
Contact the HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm, call 1-855-435-7787 or visit helpsishere.org
What about the effect on credit if credit card not paid
Here is a link to a video from SeniorLiving that addresses this: th-cam.com/video/UL7CyR56UAI/w-d-xo.html
I am a senior, living in my vehicle,in Michigan, receiving a very small retirement from social security (less than $900 per month) and am being tested for metastatic cancer. My credit card debts are in a payment program yet I have an individual showing up repeatedly at my mailing address, trying to serve me papers. I am still making payments on the vehicle I am living in. Can they take my vehicle or order that it be sold?
There are videos here from HELPS explaining why this won't happen. Eric HELPS
I'm a senior on ssa and capital one n.a. is suing me for cc debt.
And I live in poverty?
Eric can you answer Tedds question?
OK all the info sounds great but I'm not understanding what to do to recieve so.e help I'm over 90 years old and have been living in a house for over 15 years this week I was told that I have been elicited for the last week family estranged family members have been around moving all my things I really need legal help ASAP I am a SOLO SENIOR PLEASE SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME OR TELL WHERE DO I START SO II CAN RECIEVE THE CARE YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT.
Call helps at the # they provide. I'm not quite understanding your comment.
what about the senior who wants to return to wrk?>
They can still put a lien against your property.
Unless I missed itOne of the elephants in the roomThat was missed is… So how old is someone to be considered a "senior" - some businesses and schools of thought say 55 others say it has to be over 65. At 62 being in the gray area I really don't know if this applies to me or not when he says "seniors." Anyone know the answer to that?
There's no minimum age, but some issues and protections only affect people collecting Social Security (62+) or those on Medicare (65+). But some of our senior discounts apply to people in their 50's!
I am heading to court in October for a debt that's not mine, but my name is on it. I tried to find out what, and who, credit the debt. Also I have discovered that it's statuses of limitations has run out. I lost my job during the pandemic, but just returned to work in May, but am only part time. I truly need good advice
Contact the HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm, call 1-855-435-7787
If this isn't your debt then you certainly should challenge the lawsuit. You might want to forward information to the attorney who filed the suit that can prove you are not the same person that they sued. Eric HELPS
I wanna know what happened. And if you haven't been to court yet, just tell the judge the statute ran out. But, know that if you speak to them anytime throughout the process, the time starts over.....
What about Ga
Im 62, I live in Virginia and defaulted on 4 credit cards because of health issues, I settled on a monthly payment with Discover only, Im really worried because My home has about 100k equity and we want to sell in the next 3 years.
So sorry. Let us know how we can help.
I tried to Bankrupt but was told to sell my home
I was under the impression that one could Bankrupt, Went to different places and they both pretty much called me ignorant
They prefer you to be homeless 😳
Does that very state to state?
Gosh, how awful for you that you can't just walk away from your debt & leave it for the rest of us to pay.
@@dresser6135 You are a lame troll...go away.
@@dresser6135 Government and Banks and Big Conglomerates do it EVERY DAY…
Hi. Question for you regarding credit card debt suit. Being sued by junk debt collector for an old credit card debt. Never heard of them or to my knowledge been contacted by them before the summons. I plan to fight the suit by asking them to prove if they own the debt., etc. I am 61 and a half and am not employed (cancer related treatment earlier this year). My income depends on my husband who receives a military pension and social security which I understand is protected. Is this something I need to introduce to the court or let the lawyer for the debt collector know? Am representing myself at trial. Thanks!! Forgot to add, court date set for 1 December 2023.
Well you can represent yourself if you want. It is perfectly legal for a collector to sue for a debt they purchased from a third party. Bottom line you have no income and your husband is not responsible. Even if they get a judgment it is uncollectible. Eric HELPS
@@HELPSNonprofitLawFirm .Ok. Thanks for the reply.
what about younger people on SSDI? do they have the same rights as seniors?
YEs
I guess I may have missed it but did you define the age you are talking about when you say senior?
This is based on your income SS and other forms of retirement income. No matter the age. Eric HELPS
I don’t know what to do
How can we help?
Here in Alabama, credit card companies will force a Sheriff sale of your house to satisfy a judgement
HELPS never sees this happening. And if it were to be a possibility there are gazillion ways to stop it or solve the problem Eric HELPS
@@HELPSNonprofitLawFirm If you look at the public property records for Madison County Alabama, you will see where Redstone FCU had a Sherriff sale ordered on my home over $20K in crediit card debit. I had to pay them $80K to stop it because of interest and fees.
If you had a 20k credit card debt that now is 80k it tells me the judgment was pretty darn old. I would bet your home was free and clear. And you had a heck of a lot of equity., Right now 190k in equity in a home is protected from creditors in Alabama. I am 72 filed around 40k bankruptcies and help tens of thousands of seniors throughout the US. I have yet to see a credit card judgment file a writ of execution to take a home- 44 years mind you. I suspect there are some strange circumstances with you. Lightening does strike of course. However, it is not fair to attribute what happened to you to everyone else. Odds always need to be considered. I assume you don't worry about getting hit by a drunk driver when you drive to the store on Friday night. @@rnickel123
Thank you. You guys are great. I have downloaded your site into my email. I am a senior and you make me want to go to law school to specialize in senior law.
Thanks, James! Seniors could definitely use your help, whether you wind up as a lawyer or simply volunteer at a senior home.
I just starting receiving bills from an insurance co that claims I took out a loan in 1979. No way. That's the yr I cancelled my policy because I took a state job that gave insurance fir free. Claim I owe over $40k now. Will go to my state insurance complaints bureau.
Let's hope it's a mistake on their part that they rectify.
Can they attach the debt to the house?
Almost every state has what are called homestead exemption laws that protect a varying amount of equity in a home. However, it is simply not the practice of consumer judgment creditors to attempt to go after a person's home for a number of reasons. Here is a video Senior Living that discusses this: th-cam.com/video/5KF2ukqlpkk/w-d-xo.html
What about property lien. This was done to me for a debt over 10 years old?
Depends on the state you live in and other factors. Often a judgment lien is meaningless for a variety of factors. Eric HELPS
@@HELPSNonprofitLawFirm I live in the state of Colorado. I am presently being treated for MultiMyeloma (blood cancer) now going on 5 years. My time is close and I desperately need help in resolving this lien against my home , if it can be resolved. I can send you copies of everything related to this debt. When I did the voluntary repossession with the car dealership, I had assumed everything was settled.
Thank you so much! It is Very helpful Video , I recently got a summons because I got a car accident two years ago and with the law it is my fault because the other car has right away when I left turned even though the other car speeded. My insurance had already paid and settled with the driver. However, after 2 years the passenger has hired a attorney to sued me. I am very worry because I lose my job few years ago and basically I just live with my saving until two months ago, I have decided to start receive my SS benefit. I did passed on my Summons to my car insurance just two days ago. But they already paid the Max settlement with my policy. would you share some suggestion with me because I do have the 401k and I am worry they are going they a ways from me.
Your retirement income is protected you won't have to pay anything. I very much doubt they would push a lawsuit to get a judgment out of someone they would never collect from. You don't have to worry one bit. Eric HELPS
The only thing I worry is my 401K saving @@HELPSNonprofitLawFirm
I’m surprised ur insurance company didn’t handle the frivolous claim against u/them for more money! This happened to my parents and the insurance company went to court and had it thrown out because they’d already paid a large amount and the lady didn’t have a reason for the suit other then she wanted more money..they dropped it and told her to leave us alone…they even threatened my brother and I when we were minors …the lady and her husband did this all the time as a way to make money…insurance fraud by causing car accidents
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I am being sued by PYOD Collection for $1500 of past due debt. Can PYOD take both of my vehicles in which I have about $2000 worth of equity? My sole income is Social Security with no other assets except for the equity in my vehicles. THANK YOU!
There are several videos HELPS has done with Senior Living that discusses why judgment collectors do not go after personal property such as cars. For one thing, almost every state has exemption laws that protect a certain amount of equity in a car. And for many other reasons, it just isn't done. Eric HELPS
I have been listening to Eric and I did the debt consolidation loan. But realized that I can't afford to pay 275.00 for it a month so I canceled it. It was either pay my house payment or pay my credit cards. I have to have a place to live. Am I going to get in trouble for not paying my credit cards. Can they touch my social security?
This video answers your question th-cam.com/video/UL7CyR56UAI/w-d-xo.html
They cannot. Many of the videos with HELPS and Senior Living go into the reasons why not. Eric HELPS
What kind of help or protection do seniors have for property tax bills they are behind in?
Great question, Laura. It depends on the state you live in. In some states, once you hit a certain age, you may be eligible for a property tax exemption.
in my state we get things like property tax rebates, the creditor can take that if its in a bank account...there is a limit of $1000 in assets....if you have $1000 in garage sale items, legally they can clean out most of your home and have a garage sale......they can take YOUR CAR!!!!!!
What state?
Sure and you can worry about what to feed the Martians if they come for dinner on Saturday night. Eric HELPS
@@HELPSNonprofitLawFirm thanks for proving you are abusive narcissistic bigots..if i lose my junker car, I die....that is nothing to worry about..sure...my judgement was ILLEGALLY entered because of bigoted lawyers and their staff who violate ADA....i disputed the debt, they did not respond. I asked the court for disability accommodations, they did the opposite the 1st time and ignored me after that. BY LAW, a court must grant the requested accommodation or explain why they can't or how an alternate is equally effective....IGNORING an ADA request or doing the opposite is ILLEGAL! but that is what the courts do.
That will never happen.
@@HELPSNonprofitLawFirm no he doesn't, the staff discriminates against the disabled and blatantly violates ADA by refusing a simple readily available disability accommodation of using electronic communication instead of phone calls.
How much can CHA charge you for rent?
My freind was told it is in her best interest to be in the calendar call, it's Monday, does she have to go?
We don't know all the details, but call the HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm at 1-855-435-7787
how does this apply in a community property state? (NM) My name was not on his credit card.
It is not the practice of credit cards to go after a non signer spouse even in a community property state. Eric HELPS
Is this the same inCanada .
There are similiar laws in Canada. Eric HELPS
what do you consider a senior im 50 ging to be 51 in april, and already living in a skilled nursing home
These laws are based on income such as Social Security, pension, and disability, regardless of a persons age
i am from california and need help ASAP for my debt collectors suing me.
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Would credit card companies only on deceased cardholder’s name go after widow’s account just on her name?
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HELPS has a video here with Senior Living explaining why this won't happen Eric HELPS
My credit union took 2200 out of my account.
I’m a Senior on Social Security. What if my daughter has a second credit card. Will the Collection Co. go after her for the debt . Thanks 12:16
If she is an authorize user and not a signer then no she is not liable for the debt. Although sometimes collectors will try to intimidate and authorized user into paying when they are not liable. Eric HELPS
While your home and certain income may, or may not, be protected if the plaintiff wins a default judgment can they not still have your property taken and sold? And don't such judgments last for 10 to 20 years? Much better to contact the debt holder in advance and try to work out a discounted settlement, no?
The video explains why losing property doesn't happen. And why seniors' income and property are protected. These videos discuss seniors' rights particularly applicable to lower-income and poor seniors. Seniors who have money normally wouldn't be expected to get in this position as they can work things out. Eric HELPS
@@HELPSNonprofitLawFirm I believe he said it's highly unusual for property to be taken, but it's highly unusual to actually be sued for a debt as well. Some debtors really want their money. I stand by my belief that it is better not to ignore a subpoena and most people would be better off trying to come to terms with their debtor and actually pay what they owe if they can.
@@theoldgoat4525 I understand. We are all entitled to our opinions and there are always exceptions. However, I speak as an attorney for over 40 years and having filed around 40,000 bankruptcies. Eric Olsen Executive Director HELPS
@@theoldgoat4525 Everyone has their own personal reasons for credit card debt. It's not easy to call the collection Attorney or original creditor and come to terms.. They usually don't take the offer, I tried almost two years ago to work with them. Then I called a Debt consolidation company to consolidate all my Debts and they were the ones who referred me to helps because they wanted 600.00 a month for me to send to them to pay my debts down. They knew I couldn't even afford the 600.00... I am great full that I was referred to HELPS almost 2 years ago. Like Eric said, it' doesn't happen that a Debt consolidation Co will tell you that you're money is protected. I was blessed with a gentlemen,the Manager of this Company to actually call me back after me speaking with another person about my situation..
I enrolled at Helps because this debt collector wants to garnish my wage , I work part time , now HR is taking money out of my part time wage is there a way out from this?
You can always call HELPS and go over this. Federal law protects $217.50 net in wages each week and many states have laws that protect more than this sum from garnishment or don't allow garnishment of wages.
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all fifty states