My husband recently died. Our home is paid for, but it is in both our names. Do i need to have his name taken off the deed?

I am sorry for your loss. If the home was in your and your husband's name "as husband and wife" then the house becomes yours automatically when he...

Question about a trustee in Chapter 7 selling my foreclosed house under water with pending bank auction.

Each Chapter 7 Trustee is different, and they are assigned by the Court at random. You are correct that if you do not claim homestead and surrender...

I own few thousand in condo dues in FL if I fill for bankruptcy can they take my condo

Do you live in the condo, or do you rent it to tenants? It is really your decision as to whether you want to keep it but the answer to that...

When buying real estate, what closing costs are normally paid by the seller?

The closing costs are negotiable as part of the real estate contract. You should consult with a knowledgeable real estate attorney in your area who...

My Father passed away a month ago with about $14,000 of credit card debts ( spread out over 3 cards)

Your first step should be to talk to your estate planning attorney, or consult with an estate planning / probate attorney if you do not have one....

Just received an injury settlement-----before i deposit it, i need to be assured that will not be subject to any garnishment

Unfortunately, the settlement is subject to garnishment by the creditor. Depositing it into another bank account will not protect the money in the...

Filing Ch 7, during the previous 6 months I received a bonus. Is that also doubled to compute the annual income?

Congratulations on receiving a bonus! Some people preparing to file bankruptcy lose sight of the fact that bonuses are good and, instead, focus on...

If you bought the property as a short sale, the title company could have or should have performed a lien search with the utility company and would...

Renting a room month to month with no lease, and I am being evicted.

A month-to-month lease can be terminated by giving 15 days' notice prior to the end of the rental period. Either you or your landlord can...

What vehicle con I use to adquire real estate property?

A Florida Land Trust would keep your ownership of the property anonymous within public records. However, you left many facts out of your question,...