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Need to review the papers. Otherwise, all advice is a guess.
Not enough information to answer your question. After how many years?
Well, you cannot hide the will. In fact you must file it with the court within 30 days after the death. It appears that your mother wanted to leave... Read Answer
I think you might be asking how long it takes your discharge to appear on your credit report, but I am not sure. Since I do not work at any of the... Read Answer
Bankruptcy can clear debts down to $0 but it does not erase information on a credit report. Prospective landlords will continue to see that you... Read Answer
Why are you asking this question. You have a lawyer, to whom you no doubt paid good money. And it sounds like he is giving you sound advice.
It might help had you indicated how many times each of the fees needs to be paid. For example, do you have 1 payment owed on each of the 5 fees? Or... Read Answer
Filing a Chapter 13 resulted in the bankruptcy court issuing a STAY preventing the lender from repossessing the vehicle. So as there is a court... Read Answer
A lender has the right but no obligation to repossess a vehicle when the loan is in default. If the vehicle is a nuisance, file a motion to modify... Read Answer
If your brother was a co-signer, and the lender lost anything on the deal, then the fact would likely appear on your brother's credit report. With a... Read Answer
What records show the trustee still has an interest? Sure would have helped had you indicated whether your Chapter 7 case is still open or is closed... Read Answer
It sure would have to know who THEY might be. A creditor with a court judgment might be able to put a lien on your vehicle by registering the court... Read Answer
Yes, but keep in mind, the bankruptcy stay lasts for only 120 days, less if your case is dismissed before that for whatever reason.
It may not show up on your consumer credit report, but every mortgage lender will be aware that you went into foreclosure.
$75K in equity is exempt, unless you are 60 or older, or disabled, or have a disabled dependent, in which case it is raised to $105K.
Yes, if she has not already filed a bankruptcy you can sue her, but if she hasn't made car payments for that long she is probably headed towards... Read Answer
I assume the words you left out of the question were 'dismiss my chapter 7' case. You might be able to do so, but you need to make the request as... Read Answer
In Chapter 7, you do not own any of your property until 30 days after your 341 meeting takes place and the bankruptcy trustee does not object to the... Read Answer
Take the money out of the bank account and purchase a money order or cashiers check to send to the trustee. This happens fairly frequently. If the... Read Answer
Call Trustee and work out a payment schedule.