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I want to marry my boyfriend but he owes irs ,bought home wont be in my name until all paid for.

Scott's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

This is tricky. You should definitely consult with a Texas real estate and tax attorney who is also well versed in family law (I'm thinking...

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In a chapter 7 can a trustee use my homestead exemption to pay a judgement?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

I don't understand the question. Likely because of either missing or incorrect information. It is possible for a trustee to use proceeds that...

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I want to rent my apartment to a section8 tenant. there are 3 parties involved and 2 contracts to be signed. can one party

Scott's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

Technically speaking you and your tenant owe each other obligations under the lease (unless there were unfulfilled contingencies, like Section 8's...

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Do I have to pay for the full month or only for the days in the month until 30 days notice is reached?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

Assuming your rent is due on the 1st and you pay rent in advance, Your notice in the middle of November becomes effective Dec. 1st for a Dec. 31st...

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I'm being blackmailed for 15000. A woman called me threatening to sue me personally for money my belated father supposedly owes

Scott's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

I'm sorry for the loss of your father. While its been several years, I know that the sense of loss never escapes. My dad passed on just over 7...

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Bankruptcy question

Scott's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

If you own real estate, when a judgment a creditor obtained against you is recorded with the clerk and recorder's office in the county where you...

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I paid first/last/security deposit. I have asked but still not been provided a written lease. Is a verbal lease sufficient?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

Under the common law statute of frauds, leases of over one year must be in writing, so if your (oral) lease agreement was for one year or less, it...

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Do I have any choice besides bankruptcy here?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

The goal of bankruptcy is for debtors to receive a "fresh start." In order to do so, they have to be able to stay on top of their bills after the...

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I forgot to file the Chapter 7 "Statement of Intention" prior to 341 Meeting- should I still file it?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

Yes, pursuant to Section 521, you should file the statement of intent, even though you're surrendering the property (the language of the statute...

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Can a S corporation owner be on payroll

Scott's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

Yes. An owner of an S Corp can be on payroll (i.e., a W-2 employee of the Corp.). In fact, this could be a good way of reducing tax liability...

Scott P. Tene''s Answers (99)

I want to marry my boyfriend but he owes irs ,bought home wont be in my name until all paid for.

In a chapter 7 can a trustee use my homestead exemption to pay a judgement?

I want to rent my apartment to a section8 tenant. there are 3 parties involved and 2 contracts to be signed. can one party

Do I have to pay for the full month or only for the days in the month until 30 days notice is reached?

I'm being blackmailed for 15000. A woman called me threatening to sue me personally for money my belated father supposedly owes

Bankruptcy question

I paid first/last/security deposit. I have asked but still not been provided a written lease. Is a verbal lease sufficient?

Do I have any choice besides bankruptcy here?

I forgot to file the Chapter 7 "Statement of Intention" prior to 341 Meeting- should I still file it?

Can a S corporation owner be on payroll