it is extraordinarily difficult to discharge student loans in bankruptcy, and most bankruptcy attorneys don't have the skill or training to do it....

I agree with my colleagues but point out that you have not considered what would happen if you had a stroke, Alzheimer's or some other calamity...

I don't see an immediate legal impediment to getting a loan, but only a mortgage lender can truly answer the question. Apply for a loan and see...

The answer is YES. Go back to the attorney who drafted your chapter 13 plan. He or she will walk you through the process for an early discharge.

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I agree with Attorney Mayer. Nevertheless, depending on the stage of progression of your mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis (There are seven stages), I...

welcome to mortgage lien law. You may have been released from personal liability on the second deed of trust when you filed bankruptcy, but the...

I'm a heir in an estate that going through probate and the executor has refused to answer my questions.?

Some lawyers operate that way. Nevertheless, it is not a bad idea to have a written question and and answer. Writing the question requires you to...

Since she is beyond the statutory age for distribution under the UGMA account technically the money belongs to her. But it wouldn't be the first...

Attorney Starrett's comment is wholly on point. The personal liability may have been discharged in bankruptcy but the lien remains.

It's all possible but your mother really needs to meet with an estate planning attorney to work up a comprehensive estate plan including a living...