Matthew Eric Purcell's Answers (19)

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Who does the new bankruptcy exemptions apply to?

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 12, 2015

As was previously stated, you use the exemptions that are applicable at the time the case is filed. Exemptions change all the time so court holds...

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Chapter 7, my brother filed chapter 7; listed me on paperwork and what forms to file to have money paid back to me?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

If it is a no-asset 7 (which most cases are) you will not get paid anything. You may want to talk with a BK attorney in Washington if there was...

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If I file a Chapter 7 with my wife and our home has no equity, can we use the wildcard exemptions to shield $11,000 in cash?

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

The answer is yes you understand correctly, if you are not using a homestead you have $5000.00 that doubles in a joint filing. However, you should...

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I want to fill for bankrupt but not a lot of debt

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

Bankruptcy is situational, $20,000.00 of unsecured debt for one person may be the equivalent of $100,000 for another. If you are facing a...

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Does a Bankruptcy Trustee have authority cancel life insurance policies to get the cash value?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 25, 2012

Cash value of unmatured life insurance policies is an asset of the estate. Trustee can liquidate anything above and beyond what your have...

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Should I file for bankruptcy

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 10, 2012

I agree with the above attorneys, you do not want to file a BK over $5,300.00 if you can avoid it. If, however, you have other debit, credit...

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BUYER IS SAYING THE HOUSE IS STILL SHOWING REGISTERED UNDER DEAD FATHERS NAME. I SIGNED DEED OVER TO THEM AT THE COURT HOUSE.

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 23, 2011

Well, I'm not sure I understand exactly what you saying, but if you sold property to someone who gave you cash for it and you did not have a lawyer...

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I'm considering taking First Offender for a cocaine possession, but am a licensed real estate agent. Can I avoid the following?

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 23, 2010

Under the paragraph you'll need to disclose but it doesn't mean you're license will be taken or suspended.

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Can I get 22 year old male out of jail and off the sex offenders list when I turn 18 and was 15 at the time?

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 23, 2010

It doesn't matter, consentual or not it was statutory rape. There have been a lot of cases on this issue, even if you got married and had children...

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