A friend, who is an attorney, sent me a link to a Power of Attorney contract. What is needed to execute this?

I would not even bother to sign such a form unless and until I knew that it was going to be valid. Many states requires specific language in a POA...

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My mother passed away and I was told that my sister and her husband had forced their way in her condo 5 months earlier and taken

I agree that you will need to speak with an attorney about contesting the will. Even if your mother really did sign the will, there is certainly a...

I surrendered a property during chapter 13. An investor wants to pursue a short sale with the bank. Should I sign docs.?

Someone would need to file a motion to sell the property. Your creditors would receive notice and have the right to object (including of course...

What can do to keep bankruptcy court from increasing my payments I am struggle with what I have

There could be different reasons why the trustee is requesting an increase. Either your schedules (I and J, income and expenses) show that you...

I am in a divorce preceding and I'm in so much debt? My house is in forclosure. Is it wise to file bankruptcy now or wait until

I agree that you should consult with a bankruptcy attorney. It would make sense for the bankruptcy attorney and the divorce attorney to coordinate...

My neighbors just informed me that they want to put an addiction to the back of their house that will cross my property line.

You should have your own survey done. You need to know where the property line really is! Then you may have other issues - are they encroaching...

My father passed aweay in 2011 without a will - he did not have a will. Before he died he was in the process of filing bankrupt

I don't see how you as the heirs would be responsible for the debt. The lender can foreclose on the house is the loan is in default. The...

Are there any financial risks from getting married while in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Your spouse does not become responsible for your debts - unless you incur new (joint) debts or refinance existing debts. You would need to...

How long can you remain in a chapter 13 plan?

Your time period does NOT start when your plan is confirmed. That is a very common misperception with debtors (and the reason the trustee files...

I am selling my house in a short sale. How does it work in regards to taxes (1099)? Would I owe taxes?

I can think of two different tax issues that might arise in this situation - capital gains (sounds unlikely given the fact that this is a short...