Questions answered by Steven Anderson Leahy

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Foreclose or go bankrupt? Credit cards?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 20, 2012

These are questions best left to a professional who can ask follow up questions and structure a plan to obtain your goals. Whether to pay credit...

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My husband passed away recently. Our house is in the beginning of foreclosure, my name is not on the loan.

Steven's answer | Answered on April 20, 2012

Did your husband lease a will? Is there a probate action pending? If you have adequate credit you may be able to assume the mortgage under...

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Is there a way to purchase the home I'm renting when the landlord is facing foreclosure in Tennessee?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 20, 2012

You are correct, the transaction you describe is probably prohibited by the terms of the mortgage. Quit claim deeds should be filed with the...

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Will a corporation's bankruptcy filing stay an IRS audit?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 20, 2012

Filing for protection under the bankruptcy code stays ALL creditor attempts to collect a debt. The audit is an attempt to collect, in my view, and...

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Can I file bankrupcy chap 7 if I am not employed

Steven's answer | Answered on April 20, 2012

Yes. You can file for protection under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code if you are unemployed. If you are facing foreclosure and considering...

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Do I have to file tax return on interest income that less than $2,000?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 28, 2012

It isn't required that you file - but I always recommend to my clients to file taxes every year, whether required to or not. That way, the IRS...

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Do I need a real estate attorney? Am I being correctly sued?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 28, 2012

Anytime an action is filed against you in court - rightly or wrongly - you need to defend yourself. If you let the action proceed unanswered, all...

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Is it very difficult to defend myself pro-se against an adversary proceeding 727? I can not afford an attorney

Steven's answer | Answered on March 28, 2012

Having represented clients in Adversary Proceedings, I can say litigation is tricky and IMPORTANT. Filing a bankruptcy case is one thing. ...

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Filed Adversary Proceeding as Creditor against my ex-spouse (debtor). We settled. Signed Agreement. How do I close the case?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 27, 2012

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that you should check the local rules to make sure you do all that is necessary. You can find those rules...

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Is it normal for a bankruptcy lawyer to take over a month after signing a petition to file it?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 27, 2012

This situation is disturbing. Unless your attorney specifically discussed this strategy with you, there is something wrong. Do not wait to take...

Steven Anderson Leahy's Answers (1212)

Foreclose or go bankrupt? Credit cards?

My husband passed away recently. Our house is in the beginning of foreclosure, my name is not on the loan.

Is there a way to purchase the home I'm renting when the landlord is facing foreclosure in Tennessee?

Will a corporation's bankruptcy filing stay an IRS audit?

Can I file bankrupcy chap 7 if I am not employed

Do I have to file tax return on interest income that less than $2,000?

Do I need a real estate attorney? Am I being correctly sued?

Is it very difficult to defend myself pro-se against an adversary proceeding 727? I can not afford an attorney

Filed Adversary Proceeding as Creditor against my ex-spouse (debtor). We settled. Signed Agreement. How do I close the case?

Is it normal for a bankruptcy lawyer to take over a month after signing a petition to file it?