I assume you meant that mean the lien would expire under state law and not "voided," which is a term of art in bankruptcy. If the debt was...

Out of ignorance,i cashed my retirement money of 12,000.00 dollars and i am in a chapter 7 bankruptsy. will i loose that money ?

As a rule, the conversion of an exempt asset into an asset that is non-exempt as of the date of filing the bankruptcy may be controlling on the...

You wrote, "I filed a complaint with the Florida Bar..." In Eastern District of MO, where I practice, the filing of a bar complaint would, in my...

When listing an exemption on Schedule C for a life insurance policy, should the entire $150,000 amount be used?

Unlike homes-- that are subject to the vagaries of the market -- the cash values of insurance policies can often be precisely determined as the...

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When listing an exemption on Schedule C for a condo, should the entire $15,000 amount be used or just the "deficiency" amount?

You wrote, "In a Chapter 7 BK, should the entire $15,000 amount of the Missouri homestead exemption be used on Schedule C?" A: The practice is...

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In a Chapter 7 BK, what is the maximum amount of the life insurance exemption in Missouri?

You wrote, "Will the Trustee typically request insurance policy statements ...?" A: The practice is not typical.

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In a debt collection case (California), when one filed a MSJ, can they withdraw it and refile a 2nd MSJ ?

You wrote, "What if the respondant has filed the opposition reply to the 1st MSJ ?" A: In Eastern District of MO, where I practice, a...

Will the below deal hold up legally or can they still come after the remainder?

You wrote, "they will tell their client that the debt is settled." A: "Tell" does not bind the Creditor, it merely expresses an opinion.

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Judegement on credit card

The filing of a report of an unauthorized charge, would not, In Eastern District of MO, where I practice, prevent the Creditor from filing a civil...

Can i file for bankruptcy in the state of N.Y. if i currently live out side the u.s. over 2 years

See, 11 USC § 109. "Who may be a debtor" to determine if you qualify or may qualify.