Should I pay the approximately $1,000 to IRS even though it was the trustees error?

What was the amount the IRS claimed on its Proof of Claim. That is controlling, not the amount the trustee erroneously reported. The trustee can...

Chapter 13 Discharge

3-6 months assuming your attorney filed the necessary paperwork.

Does anyone know where I can find more information on the new California homestead exemption 2016?

Here's what I found on line: Real or personal property you occupy including mobile home, boat, stock cooperative, community apartment, planned...

I think you should contact the Chapter 13 to ask this question.

Are we in a position to ask for a reconveyance of the he-loc, or negotiate a settled payoff amount to close out the he-loc?

Clarification is needed to give you the best answer. 1. If the HELOC was on House A and you shortsold it, how is it that they did not participate...

I have a house with about $70,000 of equity. If I sell the house before bankruptcy can I still protect the proceeds?

More facts are needed to give you useful advice. Marital status, age, annual income, family size, etc.

There is a mechanic's lien put on my property by the county. Will I have to pay it in full in chapter 13 bankruptcy?

It depends on how you deal with the claim in your Chapter 13. You have the option of excluding the debt from the Plan by opting to pay it directly...

Regarding creditor filing a judgement even though I'm paying them on time

The short answer is "yes". You could stop paying them anytime, so this is perfectly normal creditor behavior.

Does the "means test" mean they will consider all income for the past 6 months. do we have to wait 6 months to file

The "Means Test" is a formula/calculation comparing your current income against certain averages to determine whether or not you make too much...

Debating between debt consolidation and chapter 13. Filed for chapter 7 in 2013. How quickly to file if bk is the right one

As stated by my colleagues, you must wait 8 yrs from the date you filed your Chapter 7 case before you can file another Chapter 7. However, you...