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In California chapter 7 using 704 homestead exemption, how much can a Husband & Wife take on their jointly owned home? 100k?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 31, 2014

Attys Rode and Brumer are correct. In addition, if your are over 65 years of age and/or disabled, the homestead exemption can be increased to $175K.

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I want to reopen my Ch 7 BK case to do motion to avoid 2 judgement liens - the attorney forgot to do this.

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 29, 2014

The short answer is "yes" but this is not a DIY project. Get your lawyer to do it at a reduced price (assuming you still have confidence in him)...

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Can I petition to sell a surrendered property in Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 29, 2014

There can be no sale in 20 days or ever UNLESS the mortgage lender was granted relief from the stay. If they were, your attorney can file a motion...

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Is there a template form (whats the form number) to file an objection to a ch. 13 payback plan.

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 29, 2014

Getting involved in making a Chapter 13 objection as not a DIY project. Get a qualified BK lawyer ASAP by clicking on the "Find a Lawyer" tab on...

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In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, does the IRS get paid before the mortgage or second mortgage?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 29, 2014

Secured debts paid thru the Plan enjoy a higher priority than IRS claims which are unsecured.

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When filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy, I found some loans had been sold. Must list in the filing BOTH lenders?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

My fellow lawyers have accurately advised you what to do. I concur.

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Good reason to file reply late?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

Much more information is needed to give you useful advice. Filing motions in BK is not a DIY project. Consult an AVVO BK lawyer by clicking on...

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Bankruptcy 7 - ownership of a stock

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

Am I correct that you disclosed the stock and its value? The corporation which issued the stock owns the RE with little equity? If the trustee...

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Can sales taxes from a business be discharged? (state board of equalization)

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

Tax debts owed to the government generally are not dischargeable.

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How do we file (in pro se - BK attorney quit) to request the court to approve a loan mod while in Ch 13?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

Best advice I can give you is to click on the "Find a Lawyer" tab on the AVVO page and consult a BK lawyer ASAP. BK motions are not DIY projects. ...

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