I owned a house and property prior to re-marrying--how do I protect it so that his child does not get any part of it if I die?

A simple will can direct who will receive your property. I suggest having a will drafted by an attorney. If you do not want your child to receive...

How can we probate my deceased Mother's will without a lawyer?

If there are beneficiaries listed on her accounts then no probate is required. A small estate is cheaper and quicker than a formal probate estate....

On the statement of affairs for bankruptcy do the judgement still go on the form if it is more than a year?

I concur with the above posts. If you have judgments against you, list the creditor on Schedule F, but also include the clerk of the court as an...

What is the usual cost of filing Chaper 7 Bankrupcy with an Attorney

Typical prices depend largley on your locality. In my experience, California attorenys charge more for bankruptcies than Missouri attorneys. I do...

Served a summons from an attorney claiming I owe him a large amount of money.

If you have other debts as well you may want to consider chapter 7 bankruptcy. You also have the option of trying to negotiate a settlement with...

Do we have to probate?

Missouri does offer a small estate process for estates valued less than $40,000.00. The process is quicker and cheaper than opening a formal...

If you filed a bankruptcy chapter 7 and surrendered the property and HOA was not listed, can HOA have a recourse for the unpaid

All debts owed should be listed in the bankruptcy. Until the foreclosure is complete, you are liable for HOA fees incurred post-bankruptcy. The...

We lost a property to a Bk Ch.7 in California and it was foreclosed on. Now the bank asks us if we would like to buy it back.

If your debt to the bank was included in your chapter 7 bankruptcy and it has been discharged, you no longer owe the debt to the bank and they can...

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I am going get a divorce and file bankruptcy. I am the primary wage earner in the household. Which should I do first.

I also recommend filing bankruptcy first. If your wife is willing to to file jointly, you will get the most bang for your buck. You may, however,...

You alone will be liable for the loan once he declares bankruptcy. Do you know what chapter he plans on filing? If it is a chapter 13 bankruptcy,...

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