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Filed bankruptcy in the past 5 years & wants to start new business can the debtors come back on the new business and collect ?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

Any debt from any creditor that was discharged in your bankruptcy cannot come back to collect later on, so you should be fine. Good luck on your...

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Does applying for a Federal Student Loan during Chapter 7 Bankruptcy affect your BK?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

You need to wait until after your discharge. You are not supposed to take on any new debt during a bankruptcy. Good luck to you!

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My brother passed away unexpectedly. The next day, his wife committed suicide.

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

I believe this needs to done on a change of beneficiary form. This is an interesting question and I hope you get good answers. Unfortunately you...

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What should I do about debt collector court if I filled for bankruptcy?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

Your atty should contact the court the debt collector is in and the debt collector has been notified if you approriately put them in the petition

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How can I protect my 34 yo totally blind daughter from 'friends' who exploit her for her money.

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

I agree with all of the answers you have received and : Go to AVVO.com, find a lawyer and put in the specialty area and your geographic location...

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If I file bankruptcy chapter 7, can the court convert it to a chapter 13.

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

I agree with Ms Bunce and Mr. Caldwell and have seen this happen a few times.

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I filed first chapter 7 emergency petition and missed 15 day deadline. Will a motion to shorten prejudice period actually work?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

I agree with Ms Bunce that you need your own atty: Go to AVVO.com, find a lawyer and put in the specialty area and your geographic location and...

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In California, I can't find "date of separation" anywhere in the chapter 7 forms.

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

I agree with the other two attorneys and suggest you speak with a local bankruptcy lawyer: Go to AVVO.com, find a lawyer and put in the specialty...

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Using undue influence as POA child transfers father's IRAs to her bank/broker and becomes sole beneficiary. What can be done?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

The other attys are referring your to a local probate atty: Go to AVVO.com, find a lawyer and put in the specialty area and your geographic...

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Mom died without updating her revocable living trust when she switched banks. How can the new trustee access her account?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

You will see two other good answers to your question and you will do well to go with those answers.

Shelley Ann Elder's Answers (4924)

Filed bankruptcy in the past 5 years & wants to start new business can the debtors come back on the new business and collect ?

Does applying for a Federal Student Loan during Chapter 7 Bankruptcy affect your BK?

My brother passed away unexpectedly. The next day, his wife committed suicide.

What should I do about debt collector court if I filled for bankruptcy?

How can I protect my 34 yo totally blind daughter from 'friends' who exploit her for her money.

If I file bankruptcy chapter 7, can the court convert it to a chapter 13.

I filed first chapter 7 emergency petition and missed 15 day deadline. Will a motion to shorten prejudice period actually work?

In California, I can't find "date of separation" anywhere in the chapter 7 forms.

Using undue influence as POA child transfers father's IRAs to her bank/broker and becomes sole beneficiary. What can be done?

Mom died without updating her revocable living trust when she switched banks. How can the new trustee access her account?