I hired a law firm to handle my bankruptcy and now I heard they are going out of business, what are my options.

Whether you can get your money back will depend on the contract you signed with the law firm and whether they have performed any of their...

If My Wife or i end up in a nursing home will that home take all our assets. is there any way to avoid that?

What you are generally describing is the need for Medi-Cal planning and long term care planning. If your home is your primary asset and you...

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I agree with my colleagues. If you have filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, there is no reason to pay the unsecured creditors because they...

Can a spouse file bankruptcy separate from the other and will it affect the one or both in the future?

Yes, one spouse may file bankruptcy while the other spouse does not file. California is a community property state which means that the spouses...

How long to wait before filing for bankcruptcy?

In your case, you should speak with a Bankruptcy attorney in your area to begin Bankruptcy planning right away. If you filed without planning, you...

Can I BK 13 or BK 7 my second mortgage and keep my house with first mortgage?

My colleagues are correct. In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, you may make a motion with the court to strip down the 2nd mortgage. However, per your...

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Is it true that if a husban dies and leaves no will and the wife dies and leaves no will and they do not have any children the

In California, if the deceased left no wills and no issue (children), the estate is divided in accordance with the laws of intestate succession. ...

Can a great-grandmother get permanent guardianship of my 6 year old kids?

Your grandmother could receive permanent guardianship if the Court finds that that is the best interest of the children. As for your other...

Generally speaking, if you qaulify, yes you can file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy which will, in most cases, eliminate or discharge credit card debt. ...

Your financial situation is all too familiar these days and quite unfortunate. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is the only way to recover the vehicle and...