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My dad and his wife had a loan together and they put all the properties up to secure the loan. Of those properties 3 of the properties are in my late dad's and wife's name. Which would easily pay the loan off. Would the properties that were left to me have to go up for sale as well? Or... View More 
answered on Jan 24, 2018
A probate case would have to be opened to transfer the property to you.
answered on Jan 16, 2018
You should contact an estate planning attorney to help you set up a trust.
Children and my ex wife lived with me and I supported them all. So do I have to go by what the divorce papers said? They say that I can only claim two
answered on Jan 16, 2018
If the children lived with you for at least six months of the tax year and if you provided more than half of their living expenses for the tax year or if you get the noncustodial parent to sign an IRS Form 8332, you can claim them.
I have no income coming in at for the last three months. I filed the car on bankruptcy, but reaffirmed loan.
answered on Dec 26, 2017
If you secure a source of income, you could catch up the car payments that are behind through a Chapter 13 plan.
answered on Dec 18, 2017
Yes, if the lender agrees, you can either pay the post-petition debt outside of your plan or request court approval for the debt to be added to your plan.
if i got to the court to have my hearing done again can the creditor ask for additional money ?
answered on Nov 11, 2017
Yes, you could be charged for the creditor’s additional attorney fees if you are found to owe the debt.
I have tried to consolidate my bills without success. I have creditors calling threatening wage garnishment and being sued. What do I need to do to find out if I qualify for pro bono help?
answered on Mar 29, 2017
You should contact a local bankruptcy attorney for a free consultation.
Husband passed away after the loan was made she struggled can no longer make payments three children receiving Social Security benefits oldest child 18 will no longer receive benefits
answered on Feb 23, 2017
No. Debts discharged in a bankruptcy proceeding aren't usually considered taxable income.
answered on Feb 7, 2017
Up to $10,000 in personal injury awards are exempt per Miss. Code Ann. § 85-3-17
answered on Jan 7, 2017
If the business is in a Chapter 7, you can purchase all of the assets of the business. The Chapter 7 Trustee assigned to the case will advertise an auction.
answered on Oct 25, 2016
Federal student loans are not dischargeable in bankruptcy.
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