answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: A Debtor loses the right to all actions unless abandoned by the Trustee.
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: It wouldn’t matter if the person was now a billionaire. If the matter was discharged, they no longer owe you.
Can I request an accounting from the Ch-7 Trustee after discharge? Nothing specifying what is the estate has been filed.
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: An accounting will only be done if it was an asset case. If there were assets administered, the Trustee will file the accounting.
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: A chapter 7 discharges your debts. This means you no longer have a legal obligation to repay them. However, certain debts are not dischargeable, such as student loans, Child/Spousal Support, Taxes and Debts relating from a DUI.
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: It is up to the Debtor. He can seek to cure arrears in a Plan or he can seek to Discharge the matter.
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: You can sell; however, a sale on the eve of a bankruptcy filing will be highly scrutinized, especially if it is to a relative or not an arms-length relationship. There is a possibility, depending on the Trustee that if the sale is for less than the market value, that the Trustee could demand... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: You would have to file a suit in the state court to clear title.
answered on Feb 14, 2014
Sign up for PACER, it is a free governmental service, as long as you use less than $15 a calendar quarter. Then sign on at the District Court's Bky Site for the specific district and perform a search. From the Docket you can print copies of the documents.
answered on Feb 14, 2014
Sign up for PACER, it is a free governmental service, as long as you use less than $15 a calendar quarter. Then sign on at the District Court's Bky Site for the specific district and perform a search. From the Docket you can print copies of the documents.
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: Bankruptcy stays on your Credit Report for 10 years; however, it stays in the Public Record FOREVER!
Original filing attorney died in a private plane crash. Was not entitled to any Bankruptcy. Case is ongoing but has only paid fees, no creditors so no relief. Looking into viability of appeal. Two CH-11's and one CH-7 have been filed so far.
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: Simply Stated: A regular witness is someone who saw something happen. An Expert Witness is someone who can provide testimony based upon his/her expertise.
Personal chapter-11 filed, single creditor, able to repay. Original attorney died, substitute never discussed nor arranged for submission of a plan. The debtor was solvent and only in arrears with a single creditor, reorganization as an option but not entitled to any other chapter. Is the fault... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: The Debtor is at fault. If you are a Creditor, especially one on the Committee, you should either move for a Dismissal or Compel a Plan.
My name is Shawn and I am the Patient Accounts Manager for a Dental Provider. We have a patient that filed a 7 in 2010 while separated from her now ex-husband. We wrote off her account, her biological child (his step-son)and two children with her and the ex-husband. She now has come and asked to... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: It is legal and frequently done. Though the prior bill is discharged, the doctor can decline to provide future services. This can present a problem if a patient is in the middle of a procedure. Thus, many patients reaffirm or continue to pay their doctor(s), even though they are no longer... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: Debt is not the only thing to look at when considering Bky. Income must be examined to confirm you pass the Means Test (income is compared to those in your community). You must also examine transfers/sales (court could reverse transfers or sales for less than market value) and exemptions (you... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: All the debt you listed in your schedules is generally dischargeable; however, some things are not dischargeable, such as student loans, taxes, Support, Debts in relation to a DUI and Debts to the FDIC. Additionally, if you chose to Reaffirm any debt that would also not be discharged.
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: All the debt you listed in your schedules is generally dischargeable; however, some things are not dischargeable, such as student loans, taxes, Support, Debts in relation to a DUI and Debts to the FDIC.
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: First you should confirm that you were not included. Sign up for PACER, it is a free governmental service, as long as you use less than $15 a calendar quarter. Then sign on at the District Court's Bky Site for the specific district and perform a search. From the Docket you can print copies... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: All the debt you listed in your schedules is generally dischargeable; however, some things are not dischargeable, such as student loans, taxes, Support, Debts in relation to a DUI and Debts to the FDIC.
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