After my mother was moved to an assisted living facility. I was boxing up her personal records but, could not find any copies of

Mr. Smolinski is generally correct as to Idaho probate law. There is a presumption that arises when a will once known to exist can't be located,...

I filed a Chapter 7 "no asset" bankruptcy in Oct, 2012. The case was discharged in Jan, 2013. Can I retain my tax refund?

The most a trustee would be entitled to take would be the portion of the refund that corresponds to the number of days of the year passed as of the...

If this site avvo approved my review on a lawyer and posted it and this site says it is safe to post , can a lawyer sue me

Ms. McCall is correct. I would add that the posting of a review by Avvo is no defense to legal action against you. Avvo does not review reviews,...

My condolences for your loss. As a general rule only the estate of the decedent is liable for the debts of the decedent. The answer would be...

I am filing chapter 7 bankruptcy. My mom has a lean on my car. which was put on in the last month. Will this be a issue?

Yes, it wiill be an issue. If your mother made any effort to perfect her security interest, it may well be defective, giving the Trustee a...

Can Chase Bank and other credit card companies put a lien on social security benefits if I eventually win my benefits?

Creditors do not, as a general rule, have the ability to attach Social Security benefits. When those benefits are deposited in a bank account,...

One prerequisite for confirmation of a Chapter 13 Plan is the "best interests of creditors test." This requires Plan payments that result in...

Is it legal for a long term disability Ins. to request their payments back when you are award Social Security Disability?

It is a common provision in long-term disability contracts that Social Security benefits awarded later satisfy the obligation of the insurance...

I need an attorney to appeal my husbands case.

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I filed chapter 7 bk in April 2012, how much of my refund will I loose? I filed my taxes Feb,6th refund amount is 7,021.00

I respectfully disagree with your first responder. I don't know a Trustee that wouldn't be licking his chops at a tax refund of $7,021 on a...