QUESTION
Lawyer wanting a settlement on a closed civil case
Asked on Oct 21st, 2022 on Debtor and Creditor - Florida
More details to this question:
I received a document from a debt collector wanting a settlement on a case that was closed. I never knew about this agreement nor did I sign it. It was an agreement with my ex husband now deceased. I need to talk to an attorney. This case was closed. If I do not give him the settlement of $4475.24 he will start a new 20 year judgement against me. I'm a 72 yo disabled senior, live alone and I am a widow. I need help and professional advise. Please help
1 ANSWER
If the agreement was executed in your deceased husband's individual capacity, then the general rules is that you are not individually responsible for it, but rather the creditor should file a claim against your husbands estate. Retain a probate attorney to investigate and advise on what legal steps to take.
Answered on Oct 21st, 2022 at 9:08 AM