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If i die while in chapter 13 in illinois does my wife have to pay the credit card debts. debts are mine. bankruptcy is mine.

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

I agree with both of the above answers. A Bankruptcy Court has the authority to permit a chapter 13 case to proceed even after the death of the...

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My sister was on an bank account for in case of death. i am in process of bankrupt the took the money for her joint acc. w/husb

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

If you want someone to answer the specifics of this question you might want to provide a bit more information regarding the types of accounts, the...

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I recently found out that my husband & i are not getting a owner occupancy deduction on our home we have had since 1999.

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

You should visit your local real estate tax assessor office, either the township assessor, or the county office. You have certain time limits to...

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My sister and I are co-executors of my deceased moms estate. My sister has filed chapter 7 bankruptcy. Will this effect estate?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

The bankruptcy will not affect your sister's position as co-executor of the estate, however, if she did not disclose her share of any inheritance...

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Can my wages be garnished?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

Your payment agreement with Capital One Credit Services was legally enforceable and permitted you to make time payments on the judgment. After you...

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I have a house that not in my chaper 13 plan now i can no longer afford it. what can i do

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

Two important factors must be considered in addition to the previous answers. First, are you eligible to be a chapter 7 debtor under Section 109...

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What do you need to change from chaper13 to chaper7

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

Your question raises two separate issues: Can you convert from chapter 13 to chapter 7; and Can you discharge your mortgage loan debt in the...

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If i am one of two shareholders in a corporation what happens to my shares if i go bankrupt

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

In a chapter 7 you are allowed to protect, by claiming an exemption, certain personal property up to $4,000.00 per person for each debtor filing...

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I filed bankruptcy but am being asked to pay association dues-Lake County IL

Andrew's answer | Answered on June 08, 2009

You do not say whether your chapter 7 case is still pending. If the case is open, the homeowner association may need relief from the bankruptcy...

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Should both parties go to the court for an uncontested divorce? I am not the petitioner and we have a signed agreement.

Andrew's answer | Answered on June 08, 2009

Typically a non-filing spouse who consents to an uncontested divorce, called a dissolution of marriage in Illinois, will sign an entry of...

Andrew Joseph Miofsky's Answers (73)

If i die while in chapter 13 in illinois does my wife have to pay the credit card debts. debts are mine. bankruptcy is mine.

My sister was on an bank account for in case of death. i am in process of bankrupt the took the money for her joint acc. w/husb

I recently found out that my husband & i are not getting a owner occupancy deduction on our home we have had since 1999.

My sister and I are co-executors of my deceased moms estate. My sister has filed chapter 7 bankruptcy. Will this effect estate?

Can my wages be garnished?

I have a house that not in my chaper 13 plan now i can no longer afford it. what can i do

What do you need to change from chaper13 to chaper7

If i am one of two shareholders in a corporation what happens to my shares if i go bankrupt

I filed bankruptcy but am being asked to pay association dues-Lake County IL

Should both parties go to the court for an uncontested divorce? I am not the petitioner and we have a signed agreement.