When a person dies intestate, his property owned at the time of death passes to his legal heirs, i.e., those heirs defined by the intestacy statute in the state of the decedent's domicile. In almost all states, the children of the deceased, and wife, are the designated heirs. A grandchild is... View More

The optimum time to seek legal advice is before a contemplated deal, like transfer of an asset, is done, not after.

With your payments toward the vehicle, and your "co-buyer's" lack of payments, you were legally entitled to claim the lion's share of the equity in the... View More

Call the bankruptcy clerk. Since you're in Lansdale, I'm presuming that you filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (in Philly). That number is (215) 408-2800. Call them tomorrow and see what you can find out.

Best of luck to you.

No. Children will receive statutory guidelines amount.

You will need to keep making payments and if you file a Chapter 13 because of arrears, those will be paid through your chapter 13 plan

Yes. Civil cases can be included, although debts owed to the state are a bit trickier, especially if it’s a fine or court costs.

Generally an asset, market value. There may be some differences and you want to ask your attorney.

They cannot come after you at all but your pay stubs are still needed for the means test to determine whether he can file Chapter 7. Two totally separate issues but you cannot be liable.

I am not a Bankruptcy Lawyer, and what you describe going on does not sound like it has to do with Bankruptcy. It sounds like you have a real estate problem, and the other side has asked for Arbitration. It appears that you are in Philadelphia, while I am in California. So, the law is different... View More

Generally speaking, no.

The private student loan may be dischargeable under hardship if you have been found disabled by social security. You will need an attorney for that.

You can keep it indefinitely or until they sk you to return it.

The answer to your question is yes, but the issue is which Chapter (7 or 13), would be most appropriate for her; the eligibility for each bankruptcy chapter differs.

To qualify for a chapter 13, pursuant to the statute, you must have regular income. It is a requirement of a chapter 13 that you have a regular steady income.

In our area, we take a certified copy of the bankruptcy court order that avoids the liens and file that at the register of deeds office. I would think there would be something similar where you are. Call the register of deeds office and ask what they need to remove the liens. Be sure and discuss... View More

From your lawyer or go to the courthouse where you filed the bankruptcy and the request a copy. If you know anyone who has a pacer.gov account, they can get if for you on line.

If you have an attorney for your divorce, discuss this with her/him. When a bankruptcy action is filed, it places an automatic stay on all state court actions. That means that the PA court cannot proceed in your divorce action until either the bankruptcy has been completed or dismissed, or the... View More

A chapter 13 bankruptcy proceeding is designed to enable debtors to keep their houses. There are debt maximum limits, however, and a Chapter 13 debtor must be receiving "periodic income" with which to fund a plan. Social security payments qualify as periodic income, if sufficient in... View More

I had this issue recently with an engineer, for whom I had filed a Ch. 13, and while his case was pending, he was recruited by another company for more money than he was making in his current job. The new company seemed to love him, after interviews; but just before making him an offer, they asked... View More

Yes, but within limits. If you file a Chapter 13 case, depending on the circumstances, the court could convert your case to a Ch. 7 case instead of dismissing it. But that's unusual. If you file a Ch. 7 case, you have an absolute right to convert to a Ch. 13, and if you want to dismiss your... View More