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  • When Death Stops Debt Collection: How CPLR § 5208 Protects Estates (But Not You)
    When Death Stops Debt Collection: How CPLR § 5208 Protects Estates (But Not You)

    Statutes relating to the enforcement of money judgments require careful reading and analysis. The below summarizes CPLR § 5208 [Enforcement after death of judgment debtor; leave of court; extension of ...

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  • Access Your Exempt Bank Funds: The Essential Guide to Using the Exemption Claim Form Kit
    Access Your Exempt Bank Funds: The Essential Guide to Using the Exemption Claim Form Kit

    The Exemption Claim Form Kit An Attorney-Crafted Solution for Unfreezing Exempt Funds from Frozen Bank Accounts in New York Under New York CPLR §§ 5205, specific funds are protected from bank freezes. ...

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  • Can a Creditor Use a Driver's Abstract to Verify My Address for Legal Purposes?
    Can a Creditor Use a Driver's Abstract to Verify My Address for Legal Purposes?

    Can a Driving Abstract Help Establish Where I Lived for "Service" of Legal Papers? Yes, a driving abstract or record can be a piece of supporting evidence to help prove where someone lives for legal ...

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  • 25 Essential Q&As for New York Consumers Facing Debt Lawsuits
    25 Essential Q&As for New York Consumers Facing Debt Lawsuits

    Dealing with a debt collection lawsuit can be daunting, especially in New York with our separate City Civil Courts. This comprehensive guide answers 25 critical questions to empower you as a consumer. ...

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  • Do I Have to Pay the Creditor's Attorneys' Fees if I Lose My Credit Card Lawsuit?
    Do I Have to Pay the Creditor's Attorneys' Fees if I Lose My Credit Card Lawsuit?

    The Basic Rule: No Automatic Attorney's Fees In New York, attorney's fees are not typically recoverable damages unless a specific contractual agreement or statute exists. This is known as "the ...

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  • Medical Debt 101: How Different Hospital Types Affect Your Bills
    Medical Debt 101: How Different Hospital Types Affect Your Bills

    Medical debt has become a significant financial burden for many Americans. Approximately 100 million adults in the United States face medical debt, ranging from under $500 to $10,000 or more, ...

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