The chapter 7 trustee's administrative expenses (at least the professional fees and costs) need to be reasonable. You could ask for details...

Damages resulting from negligence are generally subject to discharge in bankruptcy. Whether or not chapter 7 is your best option depends on many...

Can you do a bankruptcy on five years behind property taxes for financial burden to family?

In CA real property taxes are secured. If your goal is to keep the real property and prevent the taxing authority from auctioning the property...

I am married and no joint account with my wife can i file bankruptcy?

Whether or not you have a joint bank account with your spouse doesn’t change the fact that the funds in bank accounts of married persons belongs to...

Yes, provided that one or both or you reside in the homestead on the petition date. CCP 704.730(a)(3)(A). Chapter 7 is risky when real estate is...

Will all documents requested at a 341 bankruptcy hearing be made public?

Not necessarily. The chapter 7 trustee has a fiduciary duty to investigate available nonexempt assets and recoverable transfers. If the trustee...

Yes, if obtains judgment. However, the amount may be limited or garnishment entirely prevented through a claim of wage exemption through the court...

Not necessarily. There isn't a requirement that you close a bank account which has a negative balance, the decision is up to you. You will may...

The chapter 7 estate is separate from the human being (debtor) receives a discharge. If the chapter 7 trustee believes there are assets to be sold...

I have a tax levy ?

If your chapter 13 is still open, then you might be able to gain in the cooperation of the taxing authority to file a proof of claim in your case. ...