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Questions Answered by Francis M. Boyer - Justia Legal Answers

• 23 August 2011Q: Do i nees a lawyer to collect on a judgement or to execute judgement
  A: Probably yes in particular if you try to collect on an individual. Collecting a judgment can be harder and is full of laws and regulations that actually PROTECT the debtor, especially an individual.
• 23 August 2011Q: I just had a collection placed against me from an old landlord of a business space I rented out almost 4 years ago.
  A: In this case you should not delay and seek assistance to proving/disproving the total amount you owe, if you even owe the debt.
• 23 August 2011Q: After death does a will have to be registered, if so with whom?
  A: Indeed, the will must be probated, or registered as you say. This means a formal request is made to a judge to gather all the assets and to propose the division among the heirs or beneficiaries.
• 23 August 2011Q: How can i put my grandmothers will in probate ?
  A: I assume you mean how can I probate my grandmother's will in Florida? This depends on whether she passed away as a resident of Florida, and whether or not her estate, excluding certain properties, would amount to over $75,000.00. Regardless, you will need to draft documents and file them with the court, as well as attending a hearing. You will also need to publish certain notices to creditors in a local, approved newspaper. For the time you will spend, you might be better off to seek an attorney's help for this.
• 4 August 2011Q: Which is the venue of a civil procedure where the defendant is european?
  A: The venue is where the real estate is located, where the contract was signed, or where the damage/tort/injury occurred. You probably can sue in Florida if the European defendant was here at the time.
• 4 August 2011Q: HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I AM A MEMBER OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT?
  A: You should know already because you cannot be a plaintiff without joining. That said, you might mean how to join if I am in a class? and the answer is contact the lawyer handling the litigation. Some of lawyers will have a website to submit your information, some will mail you documents to sign.
• 4 August 2011Q: I'm being sued by Martin Memorial Hosp.for nonpayment of hospital bill. I havemade some payments. Options?
  A: Respond to them along with proof of payment and definitely hire a lawyer if and when you are being served with a complaint and summons.
• 4 August 2011Q: I am the Plaintiff, Pro Se,in a civil case in The Southern District of Florida Court,and the court has referred the case
  A: Civil plaintiffs are not entitled to a free lawyer. Only criminal defendants are that right.
• 4 August 2011Q: If auto ins doesnt cover the cost of auto accident yo'ure at fault and are sued for bal.can personal property be seized?
  A: Sure! This is why you should buy enough insurance because it there is not enough you are personally responsible for the balance and real estate and personal property could be seized, as well as wages.