Will an inheritance received by our children become part of my wife's and my Chapter 13 bankruptcy estate?

I think Mr. Granvold is correct and his answer is spot on.

Lien Avoidance in Bankruptcy

Since Mr. Brewer practices in Ohio I am sure he knows what steps you need to take. Where I practice, I'd suggest you take a certified copy of the...

If I filed bankruptcy in 2013 do I report this on my taxes?

No. Discharge of debt in a bankruptcy is not forgiveness of debt. Forgiveness of debt by a creditor is a taxable event to the debtor in most...

Can landlord collect back rent after bankruptcy was dismissed ? His name listed but no dollar amount on forms.

If your bankruptcy was dismissed it means that you did not get a discharge and the back rent is still owed. If you got a discharge then the amount...

If im filing ch13 bankrupcy and home is in my name if i get a divorce will i keep my home i purchased it before i got married

I think your question is more an issue of family law than of bankruptcy law. Bankruptcy would not necessarily have any impact on the ownership of...

Is there any way to keep a tax refund after filing bankruptcy in Colorado?

I agree with Mr. Brewer. Get your refund, use it to pay your attorney then file your Ch7. If you file before you get it, you may be able to exempt...

No, reaffirmation of mortgage debts is not required, nor will most attorneys encourage them and most judges will not approve them. There was a...

Is filing bankruptcy ever a good idea?

Certainly bankruptcy makes sense for a lot of people but it is not for everybody.When in the situation that you appear to be in, it is never a good...

Is a foreclosure settlement payment taxable?

I am not sure what type of payment you are referring to. Normally when someone files a Ch7 bankruptcy, even if they are surrendering their home,...

What does "litigated" mean? If a matter is dismissed on a motion (Demurrer or Motion to strike), is the matter litigated?

What does it matter what we say? The judge has rendered his decision and if you disagree with it you need to appeal it to the district court ASAP.