My bankruptcy atty was killed in an accident several months ago. I paid him $750 for filing fees, never filed. Refund procedure?

Here in Florida the state bar generally appoints a local attorney, if available and willing, to wind down the affairs of the deceased attorney. ...

Generally, a surviving spouse is not responsible for debts incurred by his or her spouse unless the surviving spouse signed to be responsible for...

Chapter 7 Trustee, submitted a letter Brief in reply to my Motion , complete LIE. What is the punishment of Lying ?

The Judge is the one that will sort this all out. With regard to the payments made by the Trustee, you should double-check that the student loan...

My mom has owed me $1500 for almost 5 years and had promised to pay me back within one year.

Certainly agree with the previous responses. Even if an argument could be made that the statute of limitations was tolled during the time you were...

I am faced with a $620 settlement or $1800 lawsuit from Alltell phone co. What should I do?

Based upon the basic facts that you provide it seems that you did not even reconnect, so I'm not sure why they would be suing for anything more...

Can you make yourself insolvent for a 1099-C?

You should review IRS Publication 4681. Here's a link for you - http://www.irs.gov/publications/p4681/ch01.html. As always, a tax professional is...

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I'm Currently in Chapter 13 but want to convert to a 7 before I get married but I previously filed and received a discharge.

I don't believe you will be entitled to a discharge in the case if it converts to Chapter 7. It is measured between filing dates. In some...

Liability of the United States Trustee for cancellation of indebtedness income from asset sale where debt exceeds value ?

Not certain about whether debt cancellation code provision applies, but generally "whatever" tax consequence exists it is borne by the bankruptcy...

Can i go to jail for an unpaid payday loan in Maryland? I

Cannot go to jail for non-payment of a civil debt such as this. Even if they get a judgment, it doesn't sound like you're collectable.

Can I be added to my husbands existing bankruptcy? Can I add medical bills for our children that are in my name to his case?

Not sure you can technically be "added" to the case. Have never heard of that as the date of filing is pretty important in bankruptcy cases. You...