S Corp versus an LLC

First, let us clarify what you mean as an "S" corp. There is no such thing. There IS a treatment that corporations can get from the IRS when a...

The statute of limitations on claims arising from a written instrument is 5 years from time of default; otherwise, 4 years for collection on debt...

What can we do now that we have had our mortgage debt discharged in bankruptcy?

A deed in lieu of foreclosure means you give the property to the lien holder. You can do a short sale if you wish. Is there any one in the...

I can not afford an attorney to file for bankruptcy. I know that one can file one's own paper work, but not that easy.

Check with your area's or state's legal aid society. As a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association I am required to take a free case every...

Are there attorneys that will not charge so much so that I can file for bankruptcy? I need help but the cost is such a problem.

I once represented a client of mine who happened to owe me money. The Trustee jumped all over me, even though I was doing the BK for FREE. To...

I have a written contract with a company to paint my house & put up 2 doors for $1150 the job need to be complete by 4/15/13.

Yes.

Am I liable for delinquent condo COA dues after a foreclosure?

The Bankruptcy Code governs the discharge issue. The assessments which were past due up to the date you filed your BK were discharged; the ones...

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Any info on force mediation in foreclosure cases through Bankruptcy court, Ft. Lauderdale FL

It is not a new law, it is a new program in our Southern District of Florida, and for Chapter 13 cases only. The most reliable source of...

I am a co-signer on a property. The other signer filed bankruptcy chapter 13. Should I file also to get out of the title?

As I mentioned to you the other day here on Avvo, getting the title out of your name would enable you to avoid future assessments and you could...

Will bankruptcy filed by husband stop a foreclosure sale against both husband and wife?

All the responses are on the mark, but I want to single out Mr. Kimbrell's and Mr. Young's responses because they raise an interesting point: the...