Can a lien be placed on my home if my mother had a judgement against her in 1999 for an eviction then transferred on to me ?

The judgment may be uncollectible due to the Statute of limitations of 10 years. Judgments can be renewed for mutiple 10 year periods, but a...

How would I exempt a bank account on Chapter 7 forms in California?

It is important that you seek legal advice regarding your assets and what exemptions are available to protect them. Bank accounts can only be...

The $2K in your brokerage account is an asset. It is possible to exempt that asset using the "wildcard" exemption. If you have equity in your...

My colleagues have given you sound advice and discerned the real issue; gambling. No one has the right to judge another, but recognizing the real...

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I need to know what type of attorney I should contact?

Get another BK lawyer. Find/consult/hire a lawyer using the Avvo feature "Find a Lawyer". Make a list of 4-5 having many 5 star reviews from...

Chapter 7 list of assets for child of two parents households

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Car loan payments during Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

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Ordinarily, you don't pay a filing fee everytime you file a document with the Family Court. Your initial filing fee should cover most other forms...

How would I go about filing a creditors claim and how long do I have to do so on a case already in Probate?

My colleagues have given you useful advice. That said, Probate law is difficult to navigate without a lawyer's help. Find/consult/hire a lawyer...