Sorting out a loved one’s debts after they die can feel overwhelming. In Texas, the statute of limitations for collecting most debts after someone’s death is four years from the original due date, during which creditors can seek payment from the deceased's estate. This gives creditors a limited … [Read more...]
Statute of Limitations on Debt in Texas – When Does the Clock Start and What It Means
In Texas, the statute of limitations on most consumer debts starts when you default—your first missed payment that isn’t brought current—and generally runs four years, after which lawsuits are time-barred even though collectors may still request voluntary payment. As an attorney specializing in … [Read more...]
The Statute of Limitations in Debt Lawsuits
Texas Laws Against Aggressive Debt Collection When it comes to debt collection, consumers have a variety of options to protect themselves against unlawful debt collectors. A 2019 law in Texas strengthened the rights of consumers against debt collection and maintained the state’s short statute of … [Read more...]
