What happens if I get a work comp settlement and life insurance proceeds under chapter 13 protection?

I am sorry for your family's loss. Workmen compensation is exempt. However, it must be disclosed in your bankruptcy schedules even though it...

Could filing a chapter 13 help me and how much would it cost with lawyer fees included ?

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy will allow to cure the arrears on your home over a 3 - 5 year period. Normally, the majority of the Chapter 13 attorney...

Wife will file Chapter 7 bankruptcy later this year. Can she transfer some of her cash to my acct 6 months or so before filing.

You are to be commended for asking this far in advance this question. Too many people go out and do --- and then want me to fix it. Yes the...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy qualifications

Based on $500/mo income it would appear doubtful that you would be able to complete a viable reorganization plan within the maximum 5 years...

Filling bankruptcy and filling jointly tax return.

Assumption 1: You file bankruptcy before you file your tax return or receive tax refund - The only entity entitled any of your tax refund...

Can I file bankrupcty again and get a dishcarge?

Your attorney is correct. You are eligible for a Chapter 13 discharge if it has been 4 years from the filing date of your Chapter 7. Based on the...

Bankruptcy and Academic Transcript?

You should have received a discharge by now and so therefore the automatic stay would have terminated. For you to get the academic transcript,...

Can unsecured debts go after the debtor after 4 years in Chapter 13 that failed paying if on SSI?.

If you filed 8/09, you have 5 months of plan life left (60 is the max). You have some options to get some type of discharge but you need to invest...

Filed 4 years of back taxes and we get unearned income credit so is that protected from chapter 7? What about state taxes?

To the extent that you have just filed the four years of tax returns (federal and state), you may exempt the portion of all of the tax refunds that...

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I use my Ein number to get a apt now after being sick and in the hospital for period of time I need to file a chapter 13 banba

You must include all debts on which you are personally liable. You should talk to a local attorney and provide the attorney the relevant facts to...