Can I rent a new apartment at the end of my current lease? My lease ends in May of 2019 and I need to downsize Thanks!

You can rent a new place while in chapter 13. Depending on where your case is pending, you may need court permission to do so, and your attorney...

Is a beneficiary IRA considered an asset in a bankruptcy? I have no other assets or possessions, such as car or property

The general rule in Georgia is that if this is an account that you cannot draw from or that you cannot draw from without paying taxes and...

Bankruptcy can affect your house depending on what chapter you file, the amount of equity in the house, whether you are current, whether you hold...

Will i go to jail for defaulting a title loan?

I want to differ with the other answer on a practical matter that deals specifically with Gwinnett County. For some reason, magistrates there are...

I agree with Ms. Levine. The only think I would add is that wills usually list what powers your executor would have (such as powers to sell...

How can I legally adopt my nephew? He has been with me for almost 7 months now my brother does not help with nothing for him

Third party adoptions can be tricky, especially if you do not have the consent of both parents and need to terminate their rights. See an attorney...

Why is it taking so long to get discharge document

This is something that can happen if there are any motions pending in the case for which no order was ever entered. Your attorney can check with...

Can I add my post petition taxes for this year to my just confirmed 13?

You may be able to, as you can argue that the taxes were owed as of the date your case was filed. Your attorney can get in touch with the taxing...

Can a lien be put on my home for debt not paid on a car?

First, they will try to collect the difference between what you owed and what they are able to sell it for (so if you get a letter saying they are...

What rights do me and my sister have?

I agree with Mr. Hopkins with one addition. If you mother is in assisted living and her expenses are being paid by Medicare, there may be issues...