Questions answered by Robert Lewis Firth

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Should I file bankruptcy?

Robert's answer | Answered on April 30, 2014

You are probably judgment proof, but you should consult with a bankruptcy attorney to fully review your situation, especially if you think their...

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Revocable Living Trust - Asset allocation to trustee's

Robert's answer | Answered on April 26, 2014

Absolutely do not try this without an experienced estate planning attorney to help you. Are the properties of equal value now? WIll they be in...

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What are the benefits to filing chapter 7 vs not filing at all?

Robert's answer | Answered on April 25, 2014

If don't think a creditor will lien an underwater house, then you don't know creditors. They will take a judgment, lien the property and wait for...

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Post BK 1099 Cancellation of Debt, and now threats of foreclosure

Robert's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

I suspect that the left hand of the lender does not know what the right hand is doing. I wouldn't worry about the letter until the lender actually...

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I am confirmed in chapter 13..my association is asking for post petition payments....there are extra fees besides the payments

Robert's answer | Answered on April 18, 2014

If the extra fees were incurred post petition, then then the HOA can include the fees.

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My deceased wife had debt before we were married, am I responsible for it now?

Robert's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

You only have liability on this account if you were a co-signer. The best way to find out if you were is to pull a credit report and see if this...

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In chapter 7 bankruptcy in Riverside, CA. Will trustees make accommodation for incarcerated debtor? Like if he files b4 jail?

Robert's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

Some of the trustees in Riverside will allow you to enter written answers in the form of an affidavit.

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Is it legal for a lawyer to write a revocable living trust for a client in calif when he only has a license in florida?

Robert's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

If there was some "nexus" with Florida (maybe the client owned property in Florida) the the lawyer may be OK. However to draft a living trust and...

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I filed for BK while being sued in a civil suit. My BK has been discharged but the plaintiff hasn't dropped the case. What now?

Robert's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

I had this happen in one of my cases. I actually had to file a motion to dismiss the case and attached a copy of the discharge and schedules...

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I'm looking for a Bk Atty in Palm Springs, CA area, that will allow payments towards the fee, for a Chapter 7 BK. Thank you.

Robert's answer | Answered on April 03, 2014

I'm a bankruptcy attorney in Palm Springs (Cathedral City actually) who will allow you to make payments. You can call the office at 760.770.4066...

Robert Lewis Firth's Answers (4085)

Should I file bankruptcy?

Revocable Living Trust - Asset allocation to trustee's

What are the benefits to filing chapter 7 vs not filing at all?

Post BK 1099 Cancellation of Debt, and now threats of foreclosure

I am confirmed in chapter 13..my association is asking for post petition payments....there are extra fees besides the payments

My deceased wife had debt before we were married, am I responsible for it now?

In chapter 7 bankruptcy in Riverside, CA. Will trustees make accommodation for incarcerated debtor? Like if he files b4 jail?

Is it legal for a lawyer to write a revocable living trust for a client in calif when he only has a license in florida?

I filed for BK while being sued in a civil suit. My BK has been discharged but the plaintiff hasn't dropped the case. What now?

I'm looking for a Bk Atty in Palm Springs, CA area, that will allow payments towards the fee, for a Chapter 7 BK. Thank you.