Who's responsibility is it to authorize release of the held funds during a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

In your question, you state that the money was not sent to the sheriff. No matter what, I agree the account must be listed as an asset and, if...

Is it possible to exit a lease after reaffirming it in bankruptcy?

The answers given by my colleagues previously are correct, with the understand that you are talking about a lease assumption. However, with...

If i file bankruptcy will my debt still be the responsibility of my cosigners?

As noted by my colleagues, the answer is yet. However, if you file under chapter 13 and pay this claim in full the co-signers are at least...

When can a person file a second bankruptcy?

There is actually no prohibition about when you can FILE, but the discharge provisions for each chapter prohibit a discharge if the filing took...

Should I declare bankruptcy or go for a debt settlement?

There are factors that must be taken into account before you file. You should always have a personal consultation with an experienced bankruptcy...

Contemplating filing Chapter 7. Does CA allow homestead exemption up to 175,000 if 55 or older with annual income less than 25K?

The amounts set out by my colleague are accurate according to current law, but as mentioned, this is not something you want to risk doing yourself....

How would I list my minor children that are not my dependents for tax purposes on ch. 7 bankruptcy forms?

You have hired an attorney. Provide the information they request. You should not be filing out any form that will ve filed with the court, but a...

If the judge orders an attorney to show cause why he shouldn't be sanctioned, can I reply to his response.

There are reasons why an attorney might not file an objection to a Proof of Claim, for example that there is no basis for an objection. I don't...

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Should a bankruptcy attorney see a copy of my dad's revocable trust if I am filing chapter 13 and why?

Just to get the terminology correct, this is your dad's trust, not yours. Burt you are likely the "successor trustee" and the beneficiary. That...

11 U.S. Code § 524 protects after-acquired community property even only one spouse obtains a discharge. Question is what is..

Keep in mind that the purpose of an LLC, primarily, is to limit liability of the members from the debts incurred by the LLC. The "membership"...