Is anyone--particularly my grown children- responsible for my credit card debt or my mortgage after my death?

I agree with my colleagues. I would strongly urge you to consult both a bankruptcy attorney (who practices both chapters 7 and 13) and a trusts...

I’m being served with papers for a debt I never signed up for.

You were a victim of identity theft by your mom. Ideally, you should have objected in writing to any bills that may have been sent to you prior to...

Can My Friend Claim Bankruptcy?

Most people can file for bankruptcy. Depending on their income and/or their assets, they can file chapters 7, 13 or 11. Working "off the books"...

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Will I be liable for all or some of my son's debts if I stop my payments on his credit cards?

No; the fact that you have been making payments for him does not make you liable on his debt. You are better off saving that money for necessities...

Do I need a lawyer

It sounds like you have received a collection letter. Depending on the size of the debt, if you fail to pay, the creditor may sue you. Your...

Im been not able to pay my credit cards ,what can happen

Sorry that this has happened to you and your wife If you cannot make minimum payments on credit cards, you'll start to get collection letters....

Do I need an attorney?

Messrs. Lampert and Gleason provided you with excellent answers. Assuming that you properly listed the mortgage on the bankruptcy petition, you...

Bankruptcy attorney?

You need to review the engagement letter to see the terms of the engagement. But when you say nothing has been done yet, how do you know? I would...

Will you get an arrest warrant for not appearing to the creditors meeting?

It is unclear from your question whether you have filed the case or are contemplating filing the case. In any event, I strongly suggest that you...

I have a question regarding the "bouncing" of a check made out and sent to Bankruptcy Trustee? Please, I need answers fast!

You or your counsel should immediately contact the Trustee and explain the honest mistake. Make arrangements to send a bank check to the Trustee. ...