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Avoiding Probate and Leaving All My Property to My Daughter

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

in California, If you put it in a will it goes to probate unless the value of the gross estate is less than $150,000. In that case you can...

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HOW TO OBTAIN A LIST (COPY) ON FEDERAL CODE EXEMPTIONS 704 CHAPTER 7?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 27, 2014

California has opted out of the Federal Exemptions. You have two choices of exemptions to use. Those listed under California Code of Civil...

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Going to file Ch. 7 on Monday and got a letter today that a the creditors is taking us to small claims court. Can I still fill??

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

Make sure the new lawsuit is listed in paragraph 4 of the statement of affairs section of the petition and make sure the chiropractor is listed in...

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Reaffirming a car loan in CA chapter 7

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 16, 2013

I have had my best luck in these matters by demonstrating on the motion to reaffirm that you really cannot afford the payment and asking the court...

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In CA, what assets are protected result from an auto lawsuits? what assets are collectible?

Stephen's answer | Answered on September 11, 2013

You can get a full list of the California Exempt property, property creditors cannot take to pay a debt you owe them at California Code Of Civil...

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Will my husband be affected?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

If you sign the loan documents while you are married the debt will be considered community debt. If you file solo your husband's community income...

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What is the filing fee for spouses to do a joint Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 04, 2012

The filing fee for a joint petition is the same as for an individual. $306 will cover both of you.

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I recently filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, it will be a while for me to get a home.

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 22, 2012

Bad Idea. Not good for you the bank or your son. The bank would not intentionally lend to a minor because minors are not legally able to make...

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I signed a waiver of accounting for my fathers estate.I feel I was mislead by the executor (brother).Can the waiver be retracted

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 19, 2012

Probate can be so much work. You made a critical decision when you signed the waiver. It might be too late, To find out you need to talk with an...

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This lawyer is being presued by Cal State Bar and now has filed Ch.7. I have filed a complaint and security fund paper work.

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 15, 2012

In this case bankruptcy may not help this attorney but you must take action to protect your rights. An attorney is a fiduciary, meaning he or she...

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Avoiding Probate and Leaving All My Property to My Daughter

HOW TO OBTAIN A LIST (COPY) ON FEDERAL CODE EXEMPTIONS 704 CHAPTER 7?

Going to file Ch. 7 on Monday and got a letter today that a the creditors is taking us to small claims court. Can I still fill??

Reaffirming a car loan in CA chapter 7

In CA, what assets are protected result from an auto lawsuits? what assets are collectible?

Will my husband be affected?

What is the filing fee for spouses to do a joint Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

I recently filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, it will be a while for me to get a home.

I signed a waiver of accounting for my fathers estate.I feel I was mislead by the executor (brother).Can the waiver be retracted

This lawyer is being presued by Cal State Bar and now has filed Ch.7. I have filed a complaint and security fund paper work.