Can I file for homestead exemption while in Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

You don't file a homestead exemption. An exemption is something provided by law. In bankruptcy, you get an automatic homestead exemption. But I...

You don't "surrender" a home in bankruptcy--you expressed an intent to surrender to the mortgage lender. If the mortgage lender does not take the...

Bankruptcy chapter 7 median income

Very possibly. Being over the median income merely means that you have to go through the "means test". The means test allows certain deductions...

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Bankruptcy under chapter 11

As the others have stated, you cannot refile your small claims action in state court unless the Chapter 11 case was dismissed. You haven't...

Chapter 7 and Reaffirmation

There is no reason to reaffirm a mortgage debt. Not reaffirming does not change the title on the property, nor does it affect the lien the...

How to handle foreclosure summons/complaint after Chapter 7 was discharged?

There is nothing improper about the mortgage company seeking to foreclose if you are delinquent with your payments, but If they are in fact seeking...

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Modification after bankruptcy

A modification, to the best of my knowledge, is not a new loan. It is, as you stated, a modification of your existing loan--which was discharged...

All of my assets are in a trust and thinking of filing BK chap 7 due to a death can they go after my trust account?

You may be liable for your spouse's debts, but as the others have pointed out this is a probate or family law issue. See for example California...

Our house we owned when we filed bankruptcy in July 2008 is still under foreclosure, shold it be and can we get it back?

If they haven't yet foreclosed, then you simply need to reinstate the loan (take it out of default) and then stay current with all future mortgage...

The credit card used for gasoline for my s-corp is in my personal name. Will this debt be covered in s-corp bankruptcy ?

That depends on what you mean by "covered" and what bankruptcy chapter the S-Corp files. If it files Chapter 11 and confirms and completes a...