Questions answered by John M. Crane

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My company owes over payment to NY Medicaid. I need to apply for bankruptcy or dissolve.

John's answer | Answered on April 15, 2013

When you say your company, are you talking about a company you own? Sole shareholder or other shareholders, or is it an LLC? Give us some more...

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How do I get rid of a 2 family empty house I abbandened 5 years ago that has an unpaid morgage

John's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

There is one alternative. You are still the owner. You have the right to appoint a power of attorney and have them manage the property for you. ...

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Plan to file. ch 7 next week /want to surrender my '06 used car - owe 7000$. Should I surrender i now or wait? Don't want it.

John's answer | Answered on March 08, 2013

It doesn't really matter. Do you have concerns about the lender picking it up or are you just fed up with the car and that is why it is at the top...

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I had a judgment filed against me in 2004 from a credit card I had gotten for my daughter that she had not paid since 2002 .

John's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

If you really want to attack this judgment, think about filing a motion to vacate the default judgment. I say attack because litigation isn't...

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Payday loans settlement company or a company that does the same thing but has an attorney to represent you

John's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

If you need an attorney, then you hire them! You need a lawyer that fights for you. My first thought is that you may be able to file <!DOCTYPE...

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Can the Condo Board sue us if we stop paying the maintenance and do not contribute to an assessment?

John's answer | Answered on January 16, 2013

All three of the answers are entirely correct, but I wanted to stress that you may want to seriously consider a deed in lieu of foreclosure, which...

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Student loans in chapter 13

John's answer | Answered on December 10, 2012

I agree with Ron. Who is the Trustee and what does she mean? I believe she meant to put them into the unsecured non-priority part of the plan,...

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Does schedule I for Chapter 7 include income for the month after or before filing?

John's answer | Answered on November 03, 2012

The trustee was politely telling you to consider amending schedules I&J to reflect your current situation. If you are making 0, you cannot have a...

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Law suit for fraudulent foreclosure chapter13 bankruptcy-- which COURT ?

John's answer | Answered on October 13, 2012

How long ago? Your attorney should file motion renew/ reargue ASAP, or appeal to Appellate Division.There is a doctrine of res judicata and/or...

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Student Loans Garnishments making it impossible to live, can I do anything?

John's answer | Answered on September 27, 2012

Run to a bankruptcy attorney! Either a 7 or a 13, depending on what you qualify for will stop the garnishments.

John M. Crane's Answers (50)

My company owes over payment to NY Medicaid. I need to apply for bankruptcy or dissolve.

How do I get rid of a 2 family empty house I abbandened 5 years ago that has an unpaid morgage

Plan to file. ch 7 next week /want to surrender my '06 used car - owe 7000$. Should I surrender i now or wait? Don't want it.

I had a judgment filed against me in 2004 from a credit card I had gotten for my daughter that she had not paid since 2002 .

Payday loans settlement company or a company that does the same thing but has an attorney to represent you

Can the Condo Board sue us if we stop paying the maintenance and do not contribute to an assessment?

Student loans in chapter 13

Does schedule I for Chapter 7 include income for the month after or before filing?

Law suit for fraudulent foreclosure chapter13 bankruptcy-- which COURT ?

Student Loans Garnishments making it impossible to live, can I do anything?