Filing bankruptcy, if I have no assets would it be fairly easy for me to represent myself or do I still need a lawyer?

It can be done, but it is fairly difficult because there are a lot of forms that if you don't fill out exactly right, will get your filing bounced...

How can I confirm that an equity line of credit has been charged-off and the lender does not still have claim to my property?

All the charged off means is that they have written off on their books. Your wife didn't discharge it n her bankruptcy because she didn't list it...

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I will be filing chapter 7 without my husband and want to do a quick deed claim of our home, which is currently in my name

Do not do the quit claim deed! It is a fraudlent transfer at worst but also is a preferential gift to your husband if there is any equity in the...

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What should I do if I am filing an estate but the client does not have the signed original will?

You can petition the court to take the copy and use that. It helps if you can get the lawyer who prepared it to say that it is a true copy of the...

I just recently lost my husband. He had 2 credit cards in his name only. Am I responsible for paying the balance on them?

Not unless you were joint on the card with him. Just call the credit card companies and tell them that he left no estate or money, they probably...

Do I have to go to court if I have a legal guardian if I am being sued by a creditor?

No, however, you should make sure and give the papers to your guardian so that they can try and get the matter resolved or hire an attorney to go...

Another way to think about is if you had a second mortgage or home equity loan, you still have to pay it after the Ch 7, it is part of what you...

I am helping my mother in filling out Michigan MCL 700.1402. Is there an example of what I should write in the blanks?

First, my condolences to both you and your mom! The form you are filling out is a renunciation and waiver in general. I would suggest filling out...

I have a friend who started a bankruptcy but it was never discharged and discontinued; yet it shows on his credit report...

Depending on how long ago it was, you can file a dispute with the credit bureau, but the problem is that it sounds like his credit report...

How do I write up a motion to set aside judgement :

I agree, you really are going to need an attorney if you are going to try and have the judgment set aside, but have you tried calling the attorney...