I filled bankruptcy Chapter 7. I reaffirm the my property in the bankruptcy, but I am over 1 year behind in my Morgage payments

Reaffirming the debt simply means that the loan you had, as may have been modified, was not subject to the bankruptcy discharge. If you fall...

Am I liable for the lenders attorneys fees if a foreclosed home was included in bankruptcy?

No, the debt is discharged, including the fees. They file it as a regular course of business in every case whether bankruptcy has been filed or not.

How to find a lawyer who will take my case.

Often it is not the amount, but degree of difficulty that attorneys will consider, especially with smaller cases. I would meet with three...

What steps do I take to ensure I get my portion of my Mom's estate? Mom died without a will.

First, if you are a child, you have rights. The Personal Representative should have notified you and sent a Notice of Administration. It may be...

Are proceeds from a homesteaded home still protected from creditors if home is sold within the 90 day creditor window?

The answer assumes a formal administration and the property is not titled as tenants by the entireties (ie.husband and wife), in joint name with...

My 77 yr old aunt , lives in florida. she has a lien on her home that is more than her home is worth, 8000 credit debt. cant pay

It depends on what you mean by the word "lien". If you mean a mortgage, then you cannot remove the mortgage lien in bankruptcy, although the...

Filing bankruptcy when the foreclosure is in another city

Orlando and Jacksonville are both part of the same Middle District of Florida, so the location does not really matter. However, since I practice...

In the will it states - " I give the sum of ****.** dollars of my residuary estate (the first share) as follows : (persons name)

Not necessarily. The residual beneficiary is generally last in line to be paid from the estate. Speaking in generalities, first the expenses of...

Do most attorneys attend the Creditors Meeting?

The answer is yes an attorney should attend the creditor's meeting with you. However, some lawfirms will have another attorney attend in their...

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Who do I go first to declare bankruptcy ?

Your first stop should be with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Many offices do not charge for the initial consultation and the advice may save...