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Q: How to proceed after transferring a car before filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
I've filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but I transferred a car within the 2-year time frame before filing. How do I proceed with this situation, and what steps should I take to address it with my bankruptcy filing?
Brian V. Lee
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answered on Jul 25, 2026
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answered on Jul 25, 2026
That two-year window matters because of one specific bankruptcy statute: Section 548 of the Bankruptcy Code. It lets a trustee look back two years and undo transfers that either didn't get you fair value or were made to keep an asset away from creditors.
Here's the bottom line:... View More 
Q: How will my inherited IRA impact child support payments?
I am expecting a baby in February or March of 2027 with someone I have no relationship with. The mother is from Nevada, and she will have full custody of the child, as I live in Pennsylvania. I'm concerned about how my financial situation will affect potential future child support... View More
Philip Spradling
answered on Jul 25, 2026
answered on Jul 25, 2026
In Nevada, your inherited IRA could affect child support payments. Under Nevada law, child support payments are based on income. Interest payments, or even regular required withdrawals of principle, could be considered income. Different judges decide differently, and the law is not settled.... View More
Q: What can I do to protect my immigration status in NJ after green card interview complications?
I recently attended a green card interview in New Jersey, where my U.S. citizen spouse withdrew her support, leaving my green card status pending. She's been threatening to sabotage my immigration status and is saying she'll make sure I get deported. With my green card application still... View More
Richard Diamond
answered on Jul 25, 2026
answered on Jul 25, 2026
The first step is to talk with an immigration law attorney to discuss your status and "honestly" discuss the reason why your green card spouse is withdrawing his / her support for your application. Simply saying that your green card spouse is threatening to sabotage your application... View More
Q: How do I prove entitlement to an insurance policy in Florida after a probate dispute?
My mom passed away, and there was an issue regarding insurance money that was meant for me. It seems that someone, who was a beneficiary of her bank account, may have claimed this insurance money. There was no will mentioning the insurance policy, and I haven't contacted the insurance company... View More
Phillip William Gunthert
answered on Jul 25, 2026
answered on Jul 25, 2026
The issue you face here is that the probate court does not decide the beneficiary of the insurance policy unless there is no named beneficiary or the estate was made the beneficiary of the policy, if the beneficiary is unknown, then the policy could potentially be addressed via your powers as the... View More
Q: Should I refinance to add my wife's name to our home's deed and mortgage to secure her rights?
I bought a home in Florida over 3 years ago using my credit alone, as my score was better than my wife's. Consequently, the loan, deed, and title are solely in my name. The current lender and credit union say adding my wife's name requires refinancing with about $6,000 in closing costs... View More
Phillip William Gunthert
answered on Jul 25, 2026
answered on Jul 25, 2026
I would encourage you to speak with a Florida Estate Planning Attorney, a lot if not all the issues you are concerned about can be addressed via a properly drafted and set-up estate plan, this is particularly so if the property is your Homestead as there are substantial and precise protections that... View More
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