In a standard IRA, the answer is no. The funds would be safe. Also, the funds would likely be exempt in a bankruptcy filing.

Filed bankruptcy and need to amend because my last name is missing an e on the end on my SS card.

Your proper name should be listed in the case caption, but the other spelling should be listed on the voluntary petition as an a/k/a.

My check is being garnished. i can not afford to live with the amount that is being taking out my check.

Is your income exempt? It may be if below a certain threshold or from a certain source. Otherwise, the creditor can continue garnishing your...

My bank account was levied yesterday on a judgment from 9 years ago that I never knew about for a credit card I never had.

If service was improper, you should move to vacate the judgment on the basis that the court did not have proper jurisdiction. You should act...

What does filing for bankruptcy entail? What will they take from me? What is my best option?

You will need to file a lengthy petition detailing your financial life. This will include things like your assets, liabilities, income, and...

Sensing that I will be sue- Will transferring money and assets to wife now protect those assets from creditors coming after it?

I highly recommend that you not transfer any of your own assets to another person on the eve of either entry of a judgment against you or a...

If I have a judgment against me for a truck that was let go can they take the money in my bank account or car

A creditor with a judgment can seize money from your bank account if it knows where to find it. However, a creditor really would not want to take...

My check is garnished for 10% . If I have an lawsuit and lose what will happen?

Is the creditor garnishing your wages now? If so, you probably already have a judgment against you. If there is not yet a judgment, you still...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California

Just because a judgment does not appear on a credit report does not mean it has disappeared. Check with the court to make sure the judgment...

You must declare the losses on your petition. Failing to do so would amount to giving false information which is not permitted by law. There is...