Each state has its own laws and rules with respect to the transfer of title to real property within their state. As the deceased person resided in...

It is possible for them to do so but I would question whether that is necessary. If you do not have other full or half siblings or if you do, they...

I live in CA and make around $100K but invested $60K into company with personal credit and FTC shut them down. Bankruptcy?

Whether you would automatically qualify for Chapter 7 depends upon a number of factors: can you prove that the credit card debt was incurred for...

What is involved in filing a probate? What is the quickest way to locate heirs? What does it cost to hire you?

Probate is a process whereby assets of the deceased person are inventoried, taxes and other debts paid and distribution is made to the heirs or...

What happens when a parent dies and there is no will?

Unless there is a surviving spouse, or generally all property goes equally to the children or grandchildren if their parent does not survive. You...

Contemplating chapter 7. $100k unsecured debt but own cars, tax refund, pending civil lawsuit?

Chapter 7 may be a viable option for you but whether it is the best option and when you should be filing are questions that should be answered by...

Judgement filed in 2011. Had to File BK 2013, judgement still shows up in my name

If you had a judgment lien on your property, although your personal liability would have been wiped out but the lien would remain. It can,...

Judgement creditor has a judgement lien on my home. Can that be avoided off of my house in a chapter 13, the same way as ch7?

The lien can be avoided in a Chapter 13 just as in a Chapter 7. However, you would need to complete your plan and receive a discharge in order...

Whether you should be spending the money to hire an attorney to defend you depends upon a number of factors which primarily focus on whether...

Am I able to settle unsecured debts with the creditors so I can get out of 13?

Although you could try to settle with creditors outside of the Chapter 13, it is not likely that they will settle for less than the 4.8% they are...