Can you find a prior Chapter 13 case with the person being co-owner of a parents retirement fund and home?

It would be necessary to review the specifics and the documents to better consider your question. The amount of equity in the home is relevant. ...

Under a power of attorney I sent in an application to surrender my fathers life insurance policy. Before the check was

You may have an argument, but very likely it will turn on a detailed review of the timing and the terms of the policy documents. If the difference...

My husband recently passed away the largest portion of our debt is medical bills of my late husbands am I responsible for them

In Illinois, yes, you would have responsibility. You also mention foreclosure and credit cards. It may not be the answer, but an attorney should...

Do I need to hire a real estate attorney?

Unfortunately, there is not a process similar to a divorce proceeding to address the property disposition with unmarried co-owners. Usually, the...

Two sisters were left a home from a trust from my dad in the state of IL.I want to sell . My sister does not. What do I do next?

I suggest you arrange an office consultation with a probate/estate planning attorney. After a full analysis of the details of the trust under which...

Will the bankruptcy court look at the amount of child support?

Generally, the trustee will accept the state court order. I have never heard of a trustee examining the child support amount except to require...

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Husband laid off. Unemployment $385 per wk. Family of 3. How do we pay credit cards or do we just not. What to do?

Bankruptcy may be a direction you are forced to go, but consideration should be given to all the facts. Even if bankruptcy is the direction to go,...

How much money can I have in a banking account?

If you are filing individually, that amount may be too much to exempt. If you are filing jointly with a spouse, it may be less a concern. Either...

The administrator you mentioned will be entitled to inquire. There is a slim chance the bank will also tell you whether or not anything of your...

Im curious about if i should claim banktruptcy.

My initial reaction was that you should try to take care of the debt, but a consultation with detailed information would be necessary to better...