Is probate needed?

Not all assets traditionally pass through probate. An insurance policy is a good example; it typically passes directly to the beneficiary without...

A retainer is like a deposit you place with the attorney...he or she will bill you against that deposit and usually request more if the task will...

Need help in filing bankruptcy.

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If the words all credits attempted is in a document, does that mean a school can pick and choose or literally take all credits?

"All credits" probably doesn't mean that literally. It could mean "all credits...earned from an accredited institution", for example. Welcome to...

Certified letter from Johnson and Pham- Counterfeit Mophie products

I would politely decline their offer. If they want money from you, they have to convince a judge of their damages, not merely try to intimidate...

When ex spouse files for ch13 bankruptcy , does he still must pay child support and pay the bulk sum ordered in the decree?

You really don't have to do anything next, the trustee's job is to see the debtor turns over all of his disposable income for the length of the...

How to deal with Excessive HOA/Debt Collection fees with Trustee Sale Imminent (NEVADA)

I agree the fees are excessive (especially since she paid the $600 originally owed) but I think you shouldn't have waited to the last minute. Is...

Can I file an uncontested divorce in New York even though I got married in California? If yes, what state laws would apply?

Sure, you can divorced in NY, if you meet NY's requirements. NY would have jurisdiction over your husband but he would need to be personally...

There is an update with an order to dismiss for Chapter 7

it's just sort of a housekeeping entry by the clerk's office on the docket. It's nothing to be directly concerned about. Your attorney and...

Only the judge can discharge a case, not a trustee. Whether you can avoid the lien or not depends on what's in there, it might require to you to...