I just learned I'm the beneficiary of an irrevocable trust (grandparents died years ago),is this protected in Chapter 7?

It will have to be disclosed, and it is likely it will be considered estate property the Trustee will take for creditors (unless you can exempt...

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Current bankruptcy case, chapter 13

You assume wrong, to some extent. It is common for creditors to call attorneys, and it is common for lawyers to provide information in the...

I received a affidavit stating that I did not respond to papers I was served. I did respond. It is for money I owe on a cc

Did you "respond" by filing an appropriate answer or response with the Clerk of Court, with a copy to the other side. We need more details. Either...

OLD LAWYER AGAINST ME: CAN A LAWYER WHO ONCE REPRESENTED ME ON A PREVIOUS CASE NOW REPRESENT THE PARTY WHO IS AGAINST ME?

Possibly, but we don't know the facts. The mere fact that a lawyer has represented you does not automatically disqualify them from any and all...

In Chapter 7 can a non-debtor's income be used to pay for debts of the unemployed person filing if income is high for means test

The fact that you are an adult living with a family member does not automatically mean you are treated as a single "household" for the means test. ...

Is it legal for a company to report you to a debt collection agency if they did not give you a chance to dispute the charge?

A creditor does not have to await your agreement or consent, or give you a chance to respond, before they transfer/sell the account to a collection...

I applied for a loan on line was directed to a company , company was found on ripoff . com need help

You can contact law enforcement, the Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs, and the same offices in the state in which the "company" is located, but...

Is barclaycard secure or unsecured debt ?

There is no way for us to know. You need to review all the documents that came with the card. It is not unusual for some credit cards (or credit...

Bankruptcy gets you a discharge, but it does not act to force businesses to do business with you in the future. Only your credit union can...

Ch 7 bk-Should attorneys consult with the clients before making certain decisions/elections on bankruptcy filings?

No, the lawyer did not commit malpractice or make an error (based on your post). I expect the error is the tax issue.