Dad died 1st he had over 150 000 n assets. My sister was taking care of moms bills until she died left her with nothing

The first step would be to check the county clerk's records to see if the house was in fact transferred. If so, the recorded deed would show when,...

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I concur with the prior answer that you should consult with a bankruptcy attorney before taking any further action. Putting 70% of your earnings...

Married & Filed CH 7 NY used Federal Exempts with no Homestead ex, trustee is aware of Class Action suit-can each claim Wildcard

In a joint filing, each debtor is entitled to his/her own wildcard exemption. If an asset is jointly owned, the wildcard exemption would be...

This statute refers to aliens. If you are a US Citizen, you may act as an executor in New York, regardless of what state you reside in. Also, you...

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I have a outstanding medical bill from 8 years ago, and just recently got served papers to appear in court. Covered by SOL?

Even if the statute of limitations has expired, you must assert the SOL as an affirmative defense. You must do so in a written answer to the...

Filed Ch. 7 in 2011. Chose to keep my car for work and to transport my aging/ailing parents. Lost second p/t job 3 mos ago.

If you signed a reaffirmation agreement, and it was filed with the court prior to your discharge, then you are still obligated to pay the loan. If...

Would I lose my tax refund if I filed bankruptcy now?

The answer to your question is dependent on the specifics of your situation. First, you must determine which set of property exemptions you should...

Could my husband's business be affected by me filing for bankruptcy?

To add to the previous answers, you should check the business's most recent tax return and your own personal tax return to ensure that your husband...

Can a trustee sieze future business income after I file chapter 7 bankruptcy as a sole proprietor?

In addition to what has been stated in the prior answers, it is important to keep in mind that as a sole proprietor, the contracts that were signed...

Lawyer for wills

A probate petition should be filed with the Surrogate’s Court as soon as possible. If the child that you are describing is also the proposed...