Questions answered by Matthew Scott Berkus

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Can I stop a bank garnishment?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Whether you hire someone or not, you need to go to court. The problem is, no one here can coach you through what you need to do. You probably need...

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Estate is 7780.00, once property is sold-8500.00 unsecured debt. Should MI probate be filed, & are children liable for debts?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

This question is more a probate question than a debt settlement question, so I am editing the practice area.

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Can a hospital take ur federsl tax check even if u are paying on bill?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

I am not sure what "abive" you are looking for? Most, run of the mill, creditors cannot intercept tax refunds. A medical bill is a run of the mill...

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Can/a/unpaid/timeshare/garnish/my/only/income(social/security)?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

What is with all the /slashes/. I am sure you probably don't type like that (I hope not) and it is probably an interface issue. If you owe the...

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I owed 6000 dollars for an overpayment for the 2011 tax season, i filed chapter 13 in january 2014 and the irs took my 2014 refu

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Your question gets asked a lot, so I wrote an article that answers it. The issue comes down to timing....

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A PAY LOAN COMPANY IS SAYING I COMMITTED CHECK FRAUD BECAUSE I CLOSED OUT MY CHECKING ACCOUNT BECAUSE OF HIGH INT IS THIS TRUE

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Have you committed a type of fraud, yes. Based on what you described, it sounds like (1) you owed money to this company, (2) you knew they had the...

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What designates a "no parking zone"? (Fresno county, CA). Can a towing company tow a car without the driver's permission?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Here is the thing. Nothing you learn from the answers here is really going to help you. Also, I am not sure how anyone could answer your question...

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Can I claim attorney fees to collect on garnishment related to irs tax filing issue?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Possibly, yes. As a general rule, legal fees incurred for household, family, or personal reasons are NOT tax deductible. For example, divorce...

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Can I get relief from a 1099-c debt because it was a repossessed lease vehicle which I did not profit from?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

No. Not for the reasons you are claiming. The income tax liability for forgiven debt has nothing to do with "profiting" from anything. Now, you...

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Can a person save their homesteaded home in Florida by filing bankruptcy in reguards to a foreclosure?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 02, 2014

It is not clear what you are asking, but if you are asking whether a homestead can defeat a mortgage lender, the answer is no and bankruptcy...

Matthew Scott Berkus's Answers (15939)

Can I stop a bank garnishment?

Estate is 7780.00, once property is sold-8500.00 unsecured debt. Should MI probate be filed, & are children liable for debts?

Can a hospital take ur federsl tax check even if u are paying on bill?

Can/a/unpaid/timeshare/garnish/my/only/income(social/security)?

I owed 6000 dollars for an overpayment for the 2011 tax season, i filed chapter 13 in january 2014 and the irs took my 2014 refu

A PAY LOAN COMPANY IS SAYING I COMMITTED CHECK FRAUD BECAUSE I CLOSED OUT MY CHECKING ACCOUNT BECAUSE OF HIGH INT IS THIS TRUE

What designates a "no parking zone"? (Fresno county, CA). Can a towing company tow a car without the driver's permission?

Can I claim attorney fees to collect on garnishment related to irs tax filing issue?

Can I get relief from a 1099-c debt because it was a repossessed lease vehicle which I did not profit from?

Can a person save their homesteaded home in Florida by filing bankruptcy in reguards to a foreclosure?