Typically we go by the value of the home on the date the case was filed and the trustees don't look any further than that. I've heard stories of...

If you have substantial equity in your house you would have to use the Minnesota state exemptions in your case. Under those exemptions, most...

Most bankruptcy attorneys provide a free consultation either by phone or in person. You should call one of them to discuss the exact circumstances...

From what you describe it sounds very unlikely to me that the trustee in your bankruptcy has taken your refund. If that was going to happen, both...

I like the answers by Mr. Cooke and Ms. Moshier. I have filed cases for several people who may have been relatively safe from creditors but who...

Typically the answer to your question would be yes. Almost no facts about your case are contained in your question. So I have to say that there...

If you file bankruptsy and receive inheritance do you lose it?

Your question provides very little info to work from. I can tell you that if one files a bankruptcy, either a Chapter 13 or a Chapter 7, and THEN...

It would probably be a good idea to both send an answer and then call them to see if you can settle. In Minnesota the lawyer has a year from the...

I agree with Mr. Andresen and Mr. Simonian. I've been telling people for years to avoid the kind of program you signed up for. In my experience...

The law is clear that a reaffirmation agreement has to be filed with the court prior to the discharge. If it's filed late, it has no legal effect...