Does automatic stay protection from a Chapter 7 BK filing in California apply to other states as well?

Aren't you glad the Constitution has a federal supremacy clause. Bankruptcy is a federal court action and filing in one state puts the automatic...

Is a business trust eligible to file for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? And if so, is it treated like a corporate Chapter 7 BK?

Without knowing more about the terms of the business trust, I would say yes to both questions. If you are dealing with an unusual business...

Antecedent debts and fraudulent transfers in bankruptcy

Good rule of thumb: Never believe anything a creditor says in an attempt to collect a debt.

Can the collection agency collect on a debt that was never billed? If so, what recourse do I have for such a large medical debt?

You may be forced ultimately to either litigate this or file bankruptcy. First, though, I would send a letter to the collection agency denying...

Can i file for bankruptcy if I owe unemployment back pay of 16k? How will filing for bankruptcy effect my credit?

It is my understanding that you can get rid of overpaid unemployment in a bankruptcy and certainly get rid on any deficiency owed for the repo. ...

What bankruptcy options would allow me to keep my practice, and get rid of the tax liens and most if not all of the debts?

Business vs personal,, recent divorce and tax liability adds up to a situation far too complicated to answer in this forum. You need to talk to a...

What is the best way to ensure that my diary will be destroyed upon my death, without anyone reading it?

You have summed up a very real dilemma between the law and human nature. It would be a very special family member or friend who could resist the...

What is an agreement extending the entry of discharge until full amount paid

I have never heard of what you speak. Please provide background details. Full amount of what?

The local rules, which can be found on the bankruptcy court's website will spell out what you need to do.

Wife filed bankruptcy but I did not. We own home. I would like to refi in my name only. Can I do this while her case is open?

Probably not. Even though the house is titled strictly in your name (and I assume the mortgage/Deed of Trust is strictly in your name too) and...