My father passed away. His bank asked me for a death Cert, hold harmless, and small estate aff. How do I get the last two docs?

As an attorney in Illinois, I can review with you whether a Small Estate Affidavit is advised and prepare the same. The bank may have its own form...

Where should I file Chapter 7? AZ, NV or IL.

While worded differently in the statute, generally you will need to file where you lived the last 91 days. Regardless where you file, for the most...

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Live in Illinois. Filed bankruptcy in october of 2009, was discharged in feb 2010. Will we receive are tax refund for 2009?

You need to consult your bankruptcy attorney. The right to the refund of taxes you had paid in during the year was part of your bankruptcy estate,...

Bankruptcy?

The 401(k) should qualify as a fully exempt retirement account. As such, it should not present any impediment to your filing. I do not...

When is the best time to file for Chapter 7 BK, before home foreclosure or after?

Concerning the specific question of filing before or after foreclosure, that generally will not matter. You will not reaffirm the debts associated...

While an attorney should review your circumstances in detail, the applicable periods should be 6 years from the commencement date of a Chapter 13...

How to sell property of the deceased?

There are questions which an attorney would need to assess from a review of the documents. You say that there was a transfer of title, but also...

Mother died but we never changed the name on the deed

Depending on the time that has passed, if you seek to sell or refinance, it is likely that the change of ownership can be documented through the...

Should I file bankruptcy?

It would be important to evaluate your situation in the light of all the facts and circumstances. If your ex-husband was to pay the bills pursuant...

Can i keep my car if i file for bankruptcy

In most bankruptcies, cars are retained. The final answer, however, depends on the equity in the vehicle, your ability to afford the payments if...