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I filed a chapter 7 BK, 2006 state tax debt was included, state still is collecting for the debt saying it survived my bk how?
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Answered on June 26, 2013
You may want to hire a professional that actually knows the nuances of discharging taxes in bankruptcy to review your case. See the link below....
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Which state's law apply to a time barred debt?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
Depends on what type of debt we are talking about. Many big name credit cards will have "choice" of law provisions in the credit agreement stating...
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I rec'd a bankruptcy 7 discharged on Aug. 2011, can my mortgagee take my home take my home away from me?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
If you stop making payments or pay less than the required amount, the bank CAN foreclose. Partial payments are still a default.
I think you...
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Is length of time a reason to dispute a debt owed? This debt was sold to a collection agency 8 years after the last payment.
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Answered on June 25, 2013
Note, if a judgment was entered against you, the statute of limitations is moot. The only issue to determine is how long judgment is PA are valid...
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My wife and I filed bankruptcy separately and were discharged of our mortgage debt. Should we not consider deed-in-lieu?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
You can consider it all you want, but the lender need to accept it. You cannot force a DIL on the lender. If neither of you want the house, it...
A complaint was filed before the end of the Statute of Limitations, but not served on defendant. Is it still "alive"?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
It states that allow filing prior to service, such a scenario is common and allowed. So long as the case is opened (filed) at the court before the...
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Sued in small claims court in MA by a junk debt buyer. They did not provide verified evidence of the purchase of the debt.
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Answered on June 25, 2013
It is small claims court. in general, procedures on those sorts of issues are not as important.
In any event, no one here can advise whether or...
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I filed bankruptcy and it was discharged in '02 , I never reaffirmed my mortgage. I have not been late with a payment in 10 yrs
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Answered on June 25, 2013
If you have good credit, a refi is the better option. If possible, try to shorten the term of the loan. For example, if you have 20 years left to...
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What is a fair fee to charge a client to review a Stipulation and Release for a $3 million dollar real estate settlement?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
Concur, a flat fee.
In situations like this, keep in mind (as I am sure you know), the value you are conferring is putting yourself on the line...
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House was foreclosed & now I am getting checks from my bank? I am quite sure they did something wrong, how can I find out?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
It could be any number of reasons. You are correct, it is a red flag that should be verified. Out of curiosity, did BOA attach and letter to the...
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