This order allows the trustee to hire an attorney to pursue an asset of the estate. This could mean any number of things. Sometimes nothing...

How new can the debt be before you can claim bankruptcy?

In general, the issue about the timing of debts has to do with fraud. If you incur a debt and then bankruptcy out of it a few days later - you can...

Is it true if I want to pursue wage garnishment against someone that the money has to be in the state of Arizona?

This process is complicated. I suggest an attorney who does this kind of work. If the money is being earned in another jurisdiction, you will...

I filed chapter 7 May 2012, In April 2013 I was award a class action suit settlement. Am I entitled to

This is difficult to address without more information. Because your husband passed prior to the bankruptcy, this was your asset and would be part...

If i am married but my spouse is not going to be on bk ch7 i only need his income on schedule i correct?

This is one of the more difficult types of cases to file without legal assistance. Like the other attorneys, I suggest against it. Yes, you...

What happens to pensions and rental property in a Chapter 7? What are the federal tax ramifications from discharge?

This is not something that can be easily explained over the internet. The income tax issue is addressed by the Internal Revenue Code and your...

Does chapter 7 paperwork have to be typed in indiana?

No. You need to use the correct forms but you can hand write them if you wish. Go to your local bankruptcy court self help center and they can...

I lent an individual in Oregon $200,000 from my self directed Ira on a note. He is not paying. I live in AZ. where do I file ?

As the other attorneys said, it depends on the contract. If not designated in the contract, then you will be able to file where the transaction...

Are half of the proceeds from sale of investment property in community property state exempt if only one is filing chapter 7 BK?

You have made a few assumptions I am not sure I am ready to make - yet. When did you buy the property? After marriage? What funds were used to...

Specified household goods and furnishings are exempt, but are furnishings that are not specified also exempt?

Your question is similar to asking whether you are speeding if you are going 57 in a 55 MPH zone. Are you speeding? Yes. Will you have an...