Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maine
owe on a hospital bill. it has been put in the hands of a lawyer. can they take my home and property? owe the hospital $2, 500 have been sent a summonds to appear in court. trying to contact the lawyer to make payments
Asked on 12/13/12, 10:23 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
scott logan
Law Office of J. Scott Logan, LLC
In rare instances, creditors can get orders to sell property, but you are entitled to exempt $47,500 of equirt in the property. More than likely, they will just lien the property and collect upon sale.
Answered on 3/04/13, 7:52 am