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The handicap card I had displaying on my windshield. I have it because my disabled mother lives with me and we are sharing my car at the moment while we get her vehicle fixed . I am her sole caretaker and my vehicle is the one she rides in. How can this be legal ? I have two small children and my... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2024
The person to whom the placard was issued must be in the vehicle to use the placard.
I like to know can they make decisions without the other next of kin opinions on it because I’m dealing with that now. Selling and taking possession of everything and the judge just rulings on everything they ask for and we don’t know nothing until I go to the courthouse and ask for copies of... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
Generally, the administrator must sell everything in order to generate cash to pay creditors and to divide the assets to distribute equally and fairly between the heirs.
Did some minor repairs for a friend and they were not satisfied and wanted a refund.
answered on Jun 15, 2023
Yes, IF the claim arose after you filed for bankruptcy, it's called a "post-petition debt." A post-petition debt isn't subject to the authority of the bankruptcy court. You won't be able to rely on the automatic stay to stop them from pursuing the claim, and the debt from... View More
Take them if they’re current after my bankruptcy is dismissed
answered on Jun 14, 2023
If current payments have been accepted, under state law, the property cannot be repossessed.
AGREED ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINES FOR CASE TRUSTEE AND U.S. TRUSTEE TO FILE $727 COMPLAINTS AND MOTIONS FOR DISMISSAL FOR ABUSE
On ore tenus motion of the debtor(s) and the trustee in the above styled cause to extend the deadlines for filing § 727 complaints and/or a motion to dismiss for... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2023
The deadline for the trustee to file a complaint against you or a motion to dismiss for abuse has been extended. While not knowing the circumstances of your case, this is generally due to them not having enough information from you at the time of your 341 meeting to conclude the meeting.
Do I just continue to pay them or what will happen I’m just making sure they can take my home after the bankruptcy is over thanks
I home is financed threw a bank with a convention loan how does this work if I file chapter 13 bankruptcy
answered on May 25, 2023
You can include your home in a Chapter 13 plan, and your payment remains the same. If you owe an arrearage, you can spread out and pay back the arrears over the life of the plan.
My husband and I bought this lot in 2014 and we have a quit claim deed can if we file chapter 7 can bankruptcy take it
answered on May 20, 2023
If it is your homestead with less than $75,000 in equity, then yes, you can file a Chapter 7 and keep it.
She quit paying and didn’t tell me she filed. I found out too late to be added to bankruptcy. What’s the best way to get my money back? We signed a promissory note.
answered on May 22, 2023
An attorney can file a Motion to Allow Late-Filed Claims for you, but check her plan first to see the percentage being paid to unsecured creditors. If its 0%, you may not receive anything even if you had been noticed and filed a claim on time.
answered on Feb 23, 2023
Yes. Only disabled veterans or their unremarried surviving spouses are 100% exempt from paying property tax in Mississippi. An exemption for seniors, and disabled people, is available in Mississippi, and persons over 65 can qualify for a reduction of up to $7,500 on the taxable value of their... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
Only disabled veterans or their unremarried surviving spouses are 100% exempt from paying property tax in Mississippi. An exemption for seniors, and disabled people, is available in Mississippi, and persons over 65 can qualify for a reduction of up to $7,500 on the taxable value of their property.
answered on Jan 11, 2023
If you are current on your mortgage, you can file a Chapter 13, if eligible, and continue to pay your mortgage directly to your lender.
She had 2 life insurance policies naming me as the only beneficiary. She also had joint checking account with me. I have received 3 checks since her death made out to her estate (the checks were for reimbursement of some insurance premiums). Bank says I need to open an estate account & deposit... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2022
No, you can complete a small estate affidavit and present that to the bank.
Mother died without will in MS. One of 9 heirs was unwilling to compromise on division of land and assets, Heirs hired an attorney but courts appointed a non family administrator. What will the attorney use our money for if there is an administrator.
answered on Oct 24, 2022
Mississippi requires a lawyer to draft and file all of the necessary pleadings with the chancery court.
I live and would operate in Mississippi. I have not started selling yet. I just wanted to know in advance. If I am exempt from MS sales tax, are there any forms that I have to fill out? Thanks,
answered on Oct 24, 2022
Yes, Mississippi requires that you collect sales tax on digital sales, and apply for a sales tax permit from the Department of Revenue.
answered on Jul 29, 2022
Yes, depending upon availability, most bankruptcy attorneys can file an emergency petition the same day which would immediately prevent repossession.
The state lost my returns in 2008 and now won’t except a refile. I went out of business in 2010 and filed for bankruptcy on business and personal.
answered on Jul 25, 2022
There is no limitation on the time that Mississippi can collect sales taxes from you.
answered on Apr 16, 2022
Dependent upon the circumstances, the State of Mississippi has no such statute of limitations, and the amount of tax due may be determined, assessed and collected and suit or proceedings for the collection of the tax may be begun at any time after it becomes due.
answered on Sep 20, 2021
Yes, you must include his contributions to the household.
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