Check filed bankruptcy

If you are a creditor, you should receive notice within a few days of filing. Nevertheless, checking on it is a good idea. You can call the court...

Mortgage company is filing to lift the automatic stay due to late payments...Will my chapter 13 be dismissed?

Lifting of the stay does not lead to dismissal of the Chapter 13, but you should review with your attorney whether it makes sense to stay in the...

In MN can the court force an heir to start probate proceedings?

I suggest you speak with a Minnesota attorney experienced in real estate and probate. If the property were in Illinois and there are not other...

I was my sisters POA she gave me all her possessions and died, are her possessions still mine?

The circumstances should be better covered in a face to face appointment with an attorney (if the value makes it worthwhile). While your questions...

A sister owns home, wanted to refinance, only could by having brother put home his name. How can she get home back in her name

Changing ownership does not change the obligation. New financing would need to be obtained to payoff the current obligation. Based on the...

Second wife two children grown, no will. who gets what?

An attorney should be consulted to fully evaluate the situation and confirm the details, but generally the Illinois intestacy provision would give...

I'm in a Chapter 13 and can't afford my home anymore...what are my options?

You should review the circumstances in detail with an attorney. Generally, you may continue in the Chapter 13 case without the house, but whether...

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If your spouse is filing chapter 13 must you also?

One spouse can file without the other, but it should be certain that is the best choice. The income of each spouse may impact the filing and...

I am filing Chapter 7 in Illinois and would like to know if they will be taking my savings and tax return

In Chapter 7, any non-exempt assets are subject to being administered by the trustee for the benefit of your creditors. The answer to your...

If I am filing Chapter 7 in Illinois will the trustee find out that I removed my name from a bank account?

If you close the account or remove your name from it, you will need to disclose that in your Statement of Financial Affairs, both as a closed...