I want to establish a trust for my family but do not want it named "family trust" What is a legal name for this instrument?

You can name it whatever you want. If you don't want your children to inherit that would be a different question.

What is benefit of reaffirming my auto loan just prior to filing Chapter 7?

I concur with my colleagues buying a new car before filing for bankruptcy will appear fraudulent and make the case more difficult you should speak...

You must list the overpayment as a debt and add it to the Chapter 7. Whether it is dischargeable depends on facts that you have not given us.

IF I filed a cvil harassment petition within 1 year, do I need to list this on my schedule for bankruptcy 13 where

Yes you must list this because it is a lawsuit. You still must disclose this even though this sounds like it was a restraining order lawsuit with...

Your workers comp income is counted for bankruptcy purposes. However any settlement is likely an exempt asset under chapter 7 or 13. You should...

We are in ch. 13 bankruptcy, in california. husband recently passed away, leaving me with medical bills. what are my options?

Sorry about your loss. There is a lot of information that we don't have that an attorney could find out on reviewing the documents or taking a...

If I am going to a creditors hearing in a bankruptcy 13 hearing as acreditrr,and in order to prevent me from ttending the my ex

You should consult with an attorney to see if its even worth your time going TRO or not. Unsecured creditors attending a meeting of creditors...

At a BK 13 CREDITORS MEETING, is it the lawyer or the debtor who is suppose answer the questions?

Only the debtor should answer because the debtor has personal knowledge. The attorney can and often clarifies answers though.

The backpayments (arrears) get spread over 5 years. The lender cannot refuse your payments during the plan or foreclose if you are making the...

Can I file Chapter 13 after Chapter 7?

I agree with the others. This is called a "Chapter 20" bankruptcy. You can file it but not get a discharge until you file a Chapter 13 4 years...