I got scamed

It sounds like you may have been the victim of fraud and possibly another criminal act. It is difficult to say exactly what claims you may have...

What and How can I help to keep family member bills and affairs taken care of ? In case of worse case , What do I do next ?

You would need a court order declaring that the person is mentally incapacitated. To obtain one, you would need an affidavit from one or two...

Do I need a probate lawyer or should I just give up

If there was no will when your Grandfather died, the laws of intestacy prevail. The wife of your Grandfather is entitled to a certain percentage...

Have tax debt w/exhusband IRS took my refund to pay, more $$ still owed. how to check to see if remaining debt was paid by him?

You will need to contact the IRS, both by mail and by phone. They will give you the information if you filed that return together. It is not too...

The trustee would only sell a house if there was non exempt equity in the house. Since you owe more than the house is worth, the trustee will...

The time frame depends on how aggressive the mortgage co. is in pursuing the foreclosure. They have to get permission from the bankruptcy court,...

Should I even consider the options my bank is offering to avoid foreclosure now that my bankruptcy is discharged?

A deed in lieu of foreclosure and a short sale does not help the debtor. You will have to move out very shortly, whereas the foreclosure process...

Bankruptcy Lawyer

We recommend that the client obtained his/her free credit report from one or two credit agencies. If the client believes or thinks he/she has been...

Reopening a Chapter 7

You can file a motion to reopen the case if you need to add a creditor that existed at the time of filing. Since there are fees involved, it...

My spouse is being sued. What is my peronal exposure?

If your wife doesn't file an answer, a judgment will be entered against her. Any rental property that you own individually is probably protected,...