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If I filed bankruptcy, did not reaffirm and now need to surrender my car, can the bank take funds out of my accounts?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Dorothy G. Bunce (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
You are asking me about a lease with different terms? Did you enter into this lease BEFORE or AFTER you filed bankruptcy. It sort of makes a difference, as in ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD! As to the issue of whether a credit union can reach into your deposit accounts for payment on a debt owed to a credit union, that answer is pretty simple. OF COURSE THEY CAN. That is what credit union membership allows. In your credit union membership application, it states that any debt with the CU is cross collateralize by your deposit account. In short, you pawned your deposit accounts (checking, savings, retirement accounts) as collateral for the vehicle lease.... Read More
You are asking me about a lease with different terms? Did you enter into this lease BEFORE or AFTER you filed bankruptcy. It sort of makes a... Read More

If she dies, would I be able to get out of the lease?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
First answer, with a lease, is always to read the lease. There may be a specific term regarding the death of the lessee. If not, negotiate one with the landlord, something along the lines of "if Mom dies, Son may terminate the lease on 30 days' notice to Landlord."
First answer, with a lease, is always to read the lease. There may be a specific term regarding the death of the lessee. If not, negotiate one with... Read More

Do I include my ex’s income if I filed chapter 13 individually because my spouse asked for a divorce and is now living elsewhere?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Ms. Susan Green Taylor (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
No.
No.

If I file bankruptcy before my car is repossessed, am I able to keep the car while a settlement is negotiated?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Ms. Susan Green Taylor (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
It depends on the company. In a Ch. 7, they might immediately file a motion to lift the automatic stay & grab the car before a hearing.
It depends on the company. In a Ch. 7, they might immediately file a motion to lift the automatic stay & grab the car before a hearing.

Do we have to get a legal divorce if we are common law partners and is now filing for bankruptcy?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
A common law marriage must be terminated by a divorce or dissolution just like any other marriage.
A common law marriage must be terminated by a divorce or dissolution just like any other marriage.

Should I honor my grandma’s wishes on changing her will before her death?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
You will need to submit grandma's will to the court for probate; you'll want a lawyer to assist with this. You should pose this question to your probate lawyer. My answer is that you will need the son's agreement to make the changes you outline, unless grandma wrote out, signed and dated some attempt in writing to change the will.... Read More
You will need to submit grandma's will to the court for probate; you'll want a lawyer to assist with this. You should pose this question to your... Read More

Is there a way for me not to have to pay all her debt after she passes?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mr. Rex K. Daines   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
Why would you think you are liable for her debts? That is partially true depending on the type of debt but every situation is different. There are also considerations regarding what type of assets will have to go through probate. If the debt is large enough that it is giving you concern, it is worth paying an attorney to review your particular situation and advise you.... Read More
Why would you think you are liable for her debts? That is partially true depending on the type of debt but every situation is different. There are... Read More

Does a paper loan from parents signed on paper no notary have to be paid back after a divorce and is it a legal contract loan?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by Richard N. Gonzales (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
Probably yes. Any lawyer worth their salt would have to review everything to give you a definitive answer.
Probably yes. Any lawyer worth their salt would have to review everything to give you a definitive answer.
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