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Question about IL Medicaid

Henry's answer | Answered on October 22, 2014

Your question may be premature. Your attorney should be giving you a disbursement statement in which you will see attorney's fees, very likely a...

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My wife passed away three years ago without a will. I am trying to take over the mortgage but the mortgage company says that I

Henry's answer | Answered on October 14, 2014

There may be several avenues to resolve this, if, in fact, anything needs to be done. You should have an office consultation with a probate...

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I am owed $17,500 and have a letter promising to pay which has been notarised. Can I collect it when my Dads Estate closes .

Henry's answer | Answered on October 14, 2014

Your question is not very clear. I interpret the situation to involve a debt owed you from one of your siblings and your hope being collection...

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If we file for divorce, can our second mortgage (in my name only) be divided amongst both of us?

Henry's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

While the bankruptcy implications are there, this is going to fall more into the divorce arena. This is a marital obligation that you will be...

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Will the estate be responsible for expenses occurred on property that spouse inherited but estate process was not completed.?

Henry's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

You should have a probate attorney confirm the facts and then evaluate the matter. If the home was owned jointly, as you stated, then it became...

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Can someone cancel an insurance claim without you?

Henry's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

If there was coverage at the time of the accident, then there should be a valid claim. If the policy was in place, then an attorney will be able...

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Should I seek advice from another Attorney on filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy or is this my only option?

Henry's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

I agree that you should seek a second opinion to see if another attorney sees it differently, but I also see that much of the information you are...

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Chapter 7 personal injury lawsuit

Henry's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

Arrange a bankruptcy consultation without delay. In addition to exemption considerations, you will need to carefully consider the timing of your...

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If I just finished paying off a bankruptcy ... can I file again?

Henry's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

There are two separate issues: filing and receiving a discharge. For some debtors, a bankruptcy without a discharge can serve certain purposes...

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I filed chapter 7 in 2009 I reaffirmed on 2 cars and a 1st and 2nd mortgage.

Henry's answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

Mortgages generally are not reaffirmed, but it is irrelevant since the bankruptcy would not impact the lien created by the mortgage. It appears...

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Question about IL Medicaid

My wife passed away three years ago without a will. I am trying to take over the mortgage but the mortgage company says that I

I am owed $17,500 and have a letter promising to pay which has been notarised. Can I collect it when my Dads Estate closes .

If we file for divorce, can our second mortgage (in my name only) be divided amongst both of us?

Will the estate be responsible for expenses occurred on property that spouse inherited but estate process was not completed.?

Can someone cancel an insurance claim without you?

Should I seek advice from another Attorney on filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy or is this my only option?

Chapter 7 personal injury lawsuit

If I just finished paying off a bankruptcy ... can I file again?

I filed chapter 7 in 2009 I reaffirmed on 2 cars and a 1st and 2nd mortgage.