Joint Chapter 13 still open and filing a will for probate due to death of one of the debtors .Is court permission required?

I don't see why you would have a problem in proceeding with the probate process, however, now that one of the debtor's is deceased, there are some...

To the extent that your sister shares with you a remainder interest in the property subject to your mother's life estate, it will be regarded as...

My household size has changed from 4 to 7 and I am in Chapter 13. What circumstances would allow me to convert to Chapter 7?

Based only on the limited information provided, I would have to agree with you that the change in household size certainly does make a difference...

In order to file a chapter 13 bankruptcy do I need to show proof of 4 years of income tax filings?

The fact that you still owe for some of your tax years does not prohibit a bankruptcy filing. In fact the filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a...

An experienced bankruptcy attorney can file what is called a "Skelton Petition," which consists of only a few documents, but has the effect of...

I am about to file chapter 13 with no lawyer. Do I have to do the filing in person? or can I send someone else to do it for me?

It's likely that in posting your question you are going to receive a number responses from attorneys like myself who are going to strongly...

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Chapter 13 after filing Chapter 7

Your husband's receipt of a Discharge does not effect your individual eligibility for obtaining a Discharge. However, It sounds like your current...

Can I claim a car-ownership deduction under the Chapter 13 petition?

i'm a little confused about your question where you stated "I" filed for bankruptcy, but then state "she" claimed exemptions. It's not clear to me...

Ok my question was answered about chapter 13 and reaffirmation. Apparently I'm screwed again.

"Generally speaking," I rarely begin an answer to one of these questions beginning with the phrase "Generally speaking." This is because their...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing for a married couple... questions below.. Please help I am trying to assist my parents in filing

With respect to your first question, the answer is, "yes." If your parents file jointly as husband-and-wife they will be doing their credit...