The "last clear chance" doctrine frequently applies to a person not originally the cause of an accident, but that could have avoided it. A...

If a petition is written wrong can the case be heard in nys?

Generally, errors can be fixed, as long as in good faith. Move quickly; and contact your attorney as soon as possible.

Can a company start trying to collect a debt again after 18 years that they have already written off their books?

Charge off does not affect the legal status of the debt; it is simply an accounting status. The holder can still attempt to collect, or they can...

Is it legal for a hospital to require you to take out loan when you are willing to make payments?

How can they possibly "make" you take out a loan? They can insist on immediate payment, and you can say no. "All" they can do is sue someone in...

I have Knowledge of a fraudulently filed bankruptcy

As Mr. Hunt said, inform the office of the United States Trustee. If he is still in the Chapter 11, you should have an experienced bankruptcy...

If American Express is a creditor in my bankruptcy, can they attach my American Express- Non-Qualified Tax Deferred Annuity?

It is always a bad idea to to owe and hold money at the same place. The terms of the annuity need to be scrutinized. There was a recent set of...

IRA and Chapter 7

The advice to do nothing before speaking to an attorney is the best so far. The 9th circuit is among the best for exemption planning; see the...

What can I do if my bankruptcy was overturned after I was discharged?

Assuming that it was a revocation of discharge, your attorney may or may not have had an obligation to handle it, depending upon your retainer...

Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in October 2012. Can I apply my 2012 tax return to 2013 estimated taxes due?

The year is divided fractionally by month or day (it varies by district). The fraction from before you filed belongs to the estate, and the rest...

My BK attorney has been suspended. I've been discharged but Trustee wants amended form b22 & also payment of assets in 10 days.

Also contact your State Bar Association. Generally, there will be some program or another to assist the clients of disbarred lawyers, and the...