There is a huge misunderstanding when it comes to gift taxes. FWIW I think it's the most misunderstood area of estate / tax planning. The current...

I'm not sure what bad advise you are referring to, but let's assume that you have what's commonly referred to as a "no asset" chapter 7. This...

Car in Chapter 7

If you did not sign a reaffirmation agreement then you would be in the clear and not financially responsible for the debt. It's something your...

If I file bankruptcy will they take my tax refund away.

Many states, such as NY where I practice, have various exemptions that allow you to protect a tax refund. Based on what you're being told by local...

I filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy do i owe this.

Who sent you the letter? If it's the bank then I would argue that you do not owe them the money. That being said, it's quite uncommon for a bank...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Over?

While your case is not technically over until the Court closes it, if you were my client I would tell you to rest easy. Once the Trustee has...

When filling chapter 13 will my childs ssi be counted as my disposable income?

The income would need to be set forth on Schedule I. It would not count against you for purposes of the Means Test. While it would increase your...

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I'm in default w/ my Wells Fargo loans. They restructured my 30 yr into a new 40 yr w/ same 6% rate only reducing paymt by $7 ?

I'm not sure as to your mortgage arrears, income, etc. but the modification itself doesn't seem like anything special. If you have sufficient...

What is the best source of an auto loan inside Chapter 13?

Being in the bankruptcy won't prevent you from obtaining a car line, however, there are several things you should line up prior. The first is...

Can I get a lower monthly payment for my car note if I declare a chapter 13. If not then what are my choices?

I'll preface this by saying that if the car is your only material debt then I'm not sure bankruptcy is the best option for you. That being said,...