Questions Answered by Timothy Denison
Q: Is property in danger during bankruptcy if I am a beneficiary on a warranty deed joint tenants w/ right of survivorship?
It is a future contingent interest. You should be fine but consult a lawyer in preparing your petition.
Q: I went thew a foreclosure and filed Chp.7 bankrupcy after a LLC filed a referee deed on my property. They are not on my
You should reopen the bankruptcy, amend your schedules and matrix to add them, and then you will have protection from them, assuming their cause of action was prepetition.
Q: How does bankruptcy affect tax refunds?
You should consult your bankruptcy lawyer regarding how to handle the refunds but if you do spend them, you probably should use them to pay your ongoing monthly bills rather than on items that look like entertainment or waste.
Q: How do I prove ownership of stray animals I saved while leasing a house? Owner of house now claiming ownership...
Possession and vet records should do the trick. Possession is 9/10 of the law and vet records are the other 1/10.
Q: In a custody battle, will the courts pull CPS backgrounds on each parent statewide or Nationwide?
Q: I have a bankruptcy chapter 13 question please?
Answered on Feb 8, 2019
The Trustee van escrow the funds and permit you a discharge. If they won’t, you may need to seek another attorney. It shouldn’t be terribly difficult to locate that creditor and/or his successor and provide that info to the trustee so the creditor can be paid and the case closed completely.
Q: Can the executor of an estate transfer a $20K IRA claim in bankruptcy, from the estate to the executor?
Yes. Your letters of appointment will likely be needed to complete the transfer.
Q: I've been renting a washer and dryer from Aarons it was 700.00 brand new and ive been paying 78.00 month for 14 months
Answered on Feb 8, 2019
You’re going to need a copy of the contract you signed with them to get the right answer.
Q: What usually happens when your found guilty of driving on a suspended license due to a judgment? What's the sentencing?
They suspend your license further and add fines, costs and possible jail time. You need a lawyer to help you with this ASAP.
Q: I need to file bankruptcy but I sold my house 6 months ago, how long do I need to wait til file
If it was an arms length transaction for the fair market value of the property, it should not affect you. If it wasn’t, you have about 18 more months to wait. Consult an experienced bankruptcy practitioner who can guide you in the right direction.
Q: i have a large credit card debt my husband is not aware of we own a home with 80 acreas of land can i file bankruptcy
You must disclose all of your assets when filing bankruptcy. You cannot keep this from your husband because he is a co-debtor and Co-owner. He will get notice from the court if not from you. Break the news about the debt to your husband and figure out how to pay it off. Bankruptcy doesn’t appear to be a good option.
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