If you re-open your Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, will the automatic stay be reimposed?

Depends. Generally, re-opening will allow you to re-impose the automatic stay. I will need more information on how the case was closed and the...

Is it appropriate to ask to use a tape recorder in an estate planning attorney's office? With no one to help take notes at this

I agree with my colleagues. There is no law forbidding recording your conversation with an attorney. I suggest you ask the attorney if he or she...

Probate fees in California are approved by the court. You may wish to seek an attorney that is willing to defer being paid until the estate is...

My dad died and I found a probate attorney. He charged me $15000 in advance for his services.

I agree with majority of comments by colleagues. Generally attorney fees must be approved by probate court. Costs can be advanced. Be very...

Is there a legal means to force a bankruptcy trustee to distribute assets?

Colleague observations are very good. Three years is a long time to hold case open. However, trustee can hold open the case if there is good...

California. Chapter 7. bankruptcy file individually. Married 1 year. Husband has 2 properties. Can they say I have equity asset?

Colleagues comments are helpful. California is community property state. generally this means all property acquired during marriage as result of...

Will a Chapter 13 bankruptcy work for me?

i agree with colleagues comments. The burden is on you to prove you can execute a feasible plan of repayment on a best efforts basis. C13 may be...

I was trying to get a home equity loan, my house is paid for.my husband passed away and the bank said the title is in both our n

I practice in California. My observations reflect California law. Exactly how is title held? If joint tenancy with right of survivorship, no...

You can file a petition to probate your father's estate and request appointment as personal representative. If a case already filed you need to...

Colleague answers are very helpful. Trustee has broad discretion to re-schedule or continue the creditor's meeting for good cause. Generally,...