Is an inherited pension protected in Chapter 7 bankruptcy? I get $1,500 per month from the pension until my father passes away.

There is recent case law regarding inherited IRA's which might apply to your situation. Even if you don't think you can afford it, consult with an...

As other counsel indicated the personal liability for the bail bond should be dischargable absent other factors (fraud, false financial statement...

How to list restitution in pro se ch 7?

As stated, it is both an asset and income. List the current value of the restitution as an asset and exempt as appropriate and list the ongoing...

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The form plan in Sacramento provides for a minimum payment to unsecured creditors. The creditors can be paid more if certain claims are unpaid. ...

I live in Ca. Have $80k cash & $80k schools loans. Can I cut a check and pay off loan and then spouse file chapter 7 solely?

I agree with other counsel that there are significant issues depending upon the source of the funds, the creditor being repaid, the timing of the...

The statement of intentions is just that intentions. You can change your mind and the debt will be discharged in the bankruptcy. The Code...

Looking to absolve parents of student private loan responsibility

Assuming your student loan is not dischargable, and more than you can pay off in a chapter 13, filing a chapter 13 will only delay a final day of...

I was discharged on a chapter 7 bankruptcy and two of the creditor is still reporting late payments on my credit report

I am assuming that you returned the cars and did not reaffirm on them in your chapter 7, so they were not entitled to ongoing payments after the...

How long does it take generally once the trustee petitions to the Judge to vacate a wage order for Chapter 13 payments?

The failure of a creditor to cash checks should have no effect on the Trustee's final report. The Trustee would deposit the unpaid funds with the...

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Are you actually talking about a chapter 11 reorganization of debt, a chapter 13 income earner plan or a chapter 7. I ask because Title 11 refers...