I am filing a Chapter 13 in PA pro-se and need to stop a Sheriff sale in NC. What form do I file with the Clerks in NC? Thank

As my colleague noted, filing a Chapter 13 case without an attorney is generally a very bad idea. That being said, when a Sheriff's sale is...

Is a judgment issued In Maryland collectible against a person now living in Penna.

To collect an out-of-state judgment, the creditor would have to first domesticate the judgment in a Pennsylvania court. The creditor may not want...

PA Bankruptcy case. Discharge of debtor filed. Surrender cash value of policy to bankruptcy estate?

Failing to list an asset is a serious matter that should be corrected as soon as possible. When a debtor forgets to list personal property, and the...

I agree with Pennsylvania bankruptcy colleagues. Some cases may be a little more or less than average, depending upon the complexity and any...

Can I be sued personally for outstanding debts for credit lines with no personal guarantee?

Generally, shareholders are not individually responsible for corporate debt, unless they cosigned or personally guaranteed the loan. In most cases,...

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5 years ago, a car in my name was repossessed. Today I got a call saying there is a judgement against me for $11,000.

It is possible. However, the first question here is whether there is in fact a judgment against you. It is not unusual for debt collectors to claim...

Filing Bankruptcy with known property inheritance and life insurance check proceeds...is there a way?

Under the federal bankruptcy exemptions typically used in Pennsylvania, you can exempt up to $22,975 in equity in a home, which would cover less...

Can they foreclose on your home if you filed for bankruptcy. I got a mortgage in 1999, they said my house was worth 36,000

I agree with my Pennsylvania colleague, Mr. Crawford, that you have options here. Depending upon the facts of the situation, you could potentially...

My wife passed away we have two small children. My wife was the mortgage holder and I was on Deed am I responsible for payments.

Very sorry for your loss. I assume that you mean that your wife was the sole borrower. (The mortgage holder is the lender.) Generally, only the...

Can I pay off my mortgage while in Chapter 7?

It is generally not a good idea to withdraw money from your pension to pay off a mortgage debt (or other secured debt) while in Chapter 7...