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It depends on when the relative passed away. If it was prior to the filing of the bankruptcy petition, then the inheritance becomes part of the... Read Answer
No. You must list all of your debts.
If a car is the only asset then a person filing for bankruptcy can usually keep it, as long as the value of the car is less then $14,000 or ... Read Answer
There is absolutely no dollar requirement for filing chapter 7. The issue is one of advisability depending on your income. Many people file with... Read Answer
bankruptcy is an option she should consider. I recommend she have a consultation with a bankruptcy attorney in her area.
Mark J. Markus,... Read Answer
You can avoid paying for the debt by filing for bankruptcy. In Texas, your home is exempt from the bankruptcy estate as long as you are current and... Read Answer
Once a person files for bankruptcy under chapter 7 or chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code the bankruptcy automatic stay takes effect. The automatic... Read Answer
Yes, filing bankruptcy will stop wage garnishments. However, if you wish to keep your vehicle will need to continue making payments on it. I... Read Answer
Your new wife is not responsible for your debt, nor will your bankruptcy case be reported on her credit report. That being said, you would need to ... Read Answer
Shop around, find an attorney with an experience that does not overcharge. Then get all your creditor addresses together. The attorney will go... Read Answer
You cannot just file bankruptcy on one creditor when you in fact have several or multiple creditors that are similarly situated.
To the best of my knowledge, an IRA is protected up to about a million dollars in a bankruptcy, as long as it is in fact in a qualifed retirement... Read Answer
You cannot pay for a year's worth of rent with your tax refund, if you plan on filing chapter 7 bankruptcy. Any future payments of rent or a security... Read Answer
There is no minimum debt to file Bankruptcy. It depends upon your specific circumstances.
You best bet is to dispute the charges with the credit card company/bank. Usually they will do a charge back against it. But technically, most... Read Answer
You can call creditors and attempt to negotiate a settlement with them for less than what is owed. They are more likely to take less if you are... Read Answer
Once a creditor obtains a judgment, they can use various collection methods to execute that judgment, including selling your real and personal... Read Answer
Since you reside together the court usually wants to know the total household income to see if you fall below or above the median income.
Bankruptcy Rule 1016 provides that a chapter 7 case goes on, to the extent possible. Chapter 11, 12, and 13 cases are generally dismissed.