A lien was put on our client's home, and a foreclosure sale seemed imminent. But, after receiving pro bono assistance from a VLP volunteer, our client is no longer in danger of losing his home. How was that possible? Because of one volunteer's hard work, attention to detail, and determination!
Our elderly client had received legal aid before. Unfortunately, the closing attorney on his mortgage failed to make him aware of the available homestead protections, and a lien was placed on his home for $23,000. There was no way he could have paid this off since social security is his sole income source. The opposing party tried to force our client to sell his home to pay off the debt, but luckily, Attorney Slattery agreed to take on this case.
Attorney Slattery noticed the issue regarding homestead protection not being applied and negotiated a settlement of the underlying judgment. At no expense to our client, the closing attorney would settle the debt using his malpractice insurance. Attorney Slattery additionally applied for, and obtained, the available homestead protection at the client's residence to further protect the home from future creditors.
After two years of having his quality of life in limbo, our client is finally able to rest easy. A mistake he had nothing to do with could have cost this man his home, but luckily he had a VLP volunteer ready to offer assistance!
Just remember, even on days when you may feel hopeless, you are the reason so many low-income folks out there have had their hope justified. Thank you so much for your continued efforts to ensure our neighbors receive the help and dignity they deserve!
