Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

My mom is 74 years old and she got a summons for a loan she got about 5 years ago. Her only income is my dad's pension which is not that much and social security. What do we do? We live in Illinois


Asked on 8/26/16, 5:08 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

If she owes the money there m ay be no defense. If all she has in that incod she may well be judgment proof. Does she own any assets, such as a house or a car - those may be at risk, bit income from social security and pension are exempt from creditor's claims

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Answered on 8/26/16, 5:22 am
Elfreda Dockery Law Office of Elfreda Dockery

At the very least, schedule an appointment for a consultation with an attorney near where your mother has to go to court.

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Answered on 8/26/16, 2:55 pm


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