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Complicated question? What happens?

It sounds like your brother's case was converted from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7, so he received a Chapter 7 discharge a short time ago. I agree that...

Is there an attorney in the Scarborough,Me. Area that could do a will,living will & power of attorney for me @ a minimal cost,

I practice in Scarborough and handle this type of work - there are many other attorneys in the area as well. You may also want to consult with...

Do you have to reaffirm your mortgage in a chapter 7, if you want to keep your house?

No, you do NOT have to reaffirm your mortgage to keep your house. You do need to continue to make your mortgage payments to avoid foreclosure. If...

If you do decide to pursue a bankruptcy filing, it may be simpler to file a new Chapter 7 case rather than attempt to reopen a prior case. If you...