I have no idea, because in my 38 years of practice, none of the trustees in my state have been sued since I started practicing. If you are the debtor, then I doubt that you would have standing to sue for a violation of trust as the trustee's fiduciary duty is to the priority unsecured... View More

Generally, when the primary debtor files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a co-signer will be liable for the debt. When the primary debtor files for bankruptcy, an automatic stay will usually be entered. The stay prevents the creditor from attempting to collect from the debtor who has filed for bankruptcy... View More

PACER (it stands for public access to court records). Unfortunately, you have to have an account. Either pay a bankruptcy attorney to look it up for you or get the contact information for the bankruptcy court for the district where the debtor resides and call the bankruptcy court. Go to the... View More

You must list all debts when you file bankruptcy. So yes you can file on property taxes that are past due. The property taxes will be dischargeable unless they are personal property taxes assessed within 1 year of filing.

If you have a lawyer, show up at his office. If still no response contact your respective state bar association. If you do not have an attorney, your lack of counsel is generally no excuse and you should act.

Your prefiling credit cards are no longer good. If it is a Debit with a Visa/MC then that is not a credit card. If you have been granted an actual credit since the file, though ill advised to continue down your prior debt ridden path, you can use it.

A good start would be to check out the Bky case. 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... View More

The filing of a Bky is a very complicated area of law, involving a combination of State Laws and Federal Procedures; however, if you are a Natural Person (Human) vs. a Business, you are permitted to represent yourself.

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

Fees vary case to case based upon the amount of work required. In the South Florida area chapter 7 cases generally start at $1,500 for an experienced Bky atty. Some attorneys, like myself offer specials and discounts. The Filing fee in our area is $306. If you cannot afford such a fee, you... View More

If you reaffirmed the property you are subject to all related fees/costs per your mortgage.

If you are current and within the available exemptions, you should be able to keep.

You can ask, but you should expect them to deduct for services preformed and for general supplies, copies, etc.

Chances are no. If discharged they cannot collect. If not discharged, there is a strong possibility that the matter is no longer collectible per the Statute of Limitation. However, that does not prohibit the collector from calling you, until you tell them not to.

When you file Bky everything is included. Everything you own and owe. You can keep things, such as a mortgaged property via a Reaffirmation Agreement, but still everything owned and owed is included.

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That is up to the specific Creditor. You can still be sued, the matter can be referred to a Collection Company, the debt can be sold to a factoring company, or the Creditor can just list it on your credit report. Or, a combination of any of these. In ability to pay your bills is not a bar to a... View More

Certain document are required to be provided to the Trustee. A Tax Return, if you filed one, is among these.

When you file Bky everything is included. Everything you own and owe. You can keep things, such as a mortgaged property via a Reaffirmation Agreement, but still everything owned and owed is included. The Dischargability of such an items could be the subject of an Adversary... View More

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

Because it was a right to something that existed prior to the filing of the case and therefore was subject to the Bky.