Reopening a bankruptcy? Can it be done?

The previous answer is correct. It might be worth having an attorney look over any papers you have from your first bankruptcy just to make sure,...

Can you amend a bankruptcy case years after it was closed to add a debt you forgot about during the filling?

The previous answer is correct. It might be worth having an attorney look over any papers you have from your first bankruptcy just to make sure,...

What gonna happen to my income tax refund after I file for bankruptcy?

It is entirely possible, but not a certainty. An attorney would need to review your paperwork to give you any certainty on the matter.

How do i get a POA for mom to sell assets, dad has dementia. can she legally do this without him?

I think you're asking us whether Mom can get a POA so she can sign on behalf of Dad and transfer assets. I gather by the way you've described your...

I need to file a chapter 7 and i feel like my case is so complicated but have no other way out.

While it is difficult to tell based solely on what you have said here I would imagine you could file a 7. The rules are complicated but bankruptcy...

There is no way a lawyer could be expected to answer questions involving such variables without examining an entire file. It depends on the actual...

Can I include the lawyer's fee in the bankruptcy filing?

This is theoretically possible in NJ. However, no competent lawyer would allow this to happen because once a debt is discharged you no longer have...

Can you shield an elder's assets if he needs to go to a nursing home?

As mentioned above, you need to see an elder law attorney who does Medicaid planning. I happen to be one such attorney. There are ways to keep a...

My mother is in a nursing home under N.J. Medicaid. How can I legally spend down the 3,300 she has in a shared checking account

The good news is that there are a variety of things you could spend the money on. The bad news is that if you don't do it correctly, and your...

If my elderly father moves in with my family can he contribute money to the household without us having to claim it as income?

The question reveals more complications than you're probably thinking of. Your father could probably contribute to the expenses of the household...