If 200 days after filing chapter 7 you discover an inheritance from a relative who died 5 years ago, must you tell the trustee?

Yes, consult with your attorney. You were supposed to tell the court about all inheritances which you were entitled to receive. If you failed to...

Can I go bankrupt?

This is not a question which can answered without doing the means test. Your income plus hers would constitute household income if you are living...

I have defended dozens and dozens of these lawsuits with great success. You should hire an attorney to assist you there are numerous loopholes...

Life after bankruptcy

You have to do this dispute in writing. I would send it certified mail to prove they got. I posted a link to the FTC web site below, they...

Is there anything I can do?

Normally the Bar Association regulates fee disputes. But it's only $300, the attorney may have earned that in interviews and petition preparation...

How long am I judgement proof?

You are judgment proof so long as your income is disability, social security, etc. If you buy assets, like a house, this could change, but it...

Statute of limitations on a credit card debt

Remember that the statute of limitations is a defense to a lawsuit, filed in a court of law. The collector can ask to pretty please pay the bill,...

Debt collection lawsuit...should I try to settle the amount owed?

Don't get stressed out, consult with a consumer attorney in your county. Use the AVVO find a lawyer feature or use the link below. While...

I loaned a friend $5000.00 eight years ago. Is there anything I can do to collect? I have been very patient!

You will have to prove the existence of a loan agreement, such as a written contract, promise to repay, etc. Check the statutes of limitations,...

Is it legal for a third party to buy a bad check at penny's on the dollar and try to collect the full amount

Yes what you are describing is the business model for America's debt collection industry, a multi million dollar industry. However the collector...