Bankruptcy Sale, Lien, Claim, Property

If you are purchasing a foreclosed property, the title company will be sure all liens are paid off or stripped before you get clear title, subject...

Should I put the balance of my truck on a credit card before filing bankruptcy?

No! I see two problems with this: 1) fraudulent transfer and 2) violation of the 5-month look-back period wherein credit card company can and...

Can I file bankruptcy without my husband?

Your husband's income will be taken into account regarding whether or not YOU qualify for a Ch.7 or Ch.13, both on the Means Test and on the Income...

What recourse do the heirs have if the PR has taken funds from the estate and deposited them into their peronsal account?

I am curious how you discovered this. Regardless, you should advise the Probate Attorney ASAP, as he/she will tell the PR to replace the money. ...

My ex filed bankruptcy and I am being affected! Help!

If you are still on the mortgage (he did not refinance after the divorce), then, yes you are responsible for the mortgage and his failure to make...

How often can you file bankruptcy?

You can file a Ch.7 every 8 years, so you will need to wait until this November to file again. A Ch.13 requires "excess income" in order to fund...

My you are patient! Sounds like you have a copy of the Will. Take it to a probate attorney to discuss the possibility of YOU starting the probate...

How does my fiancé who is filing bancrupcy on his business affect me when we get married?

First of all, you can't file joint tax returns until you are married. Assuming he files BK now, and you file a joint return for 2013, you should...

I want to file for bankruptcy but I have a lawsuit pending. How shall I proceed?

Around what? A bankruptcy would stop the lawsuit, absent several rare exceptions. Take all your questions to a local bankruptcy attorney. Good...

Should I file for bankruptcy?

You sound like a good candidate for a Ch.7 bankruptcy. I suggest you read my "legal guide" about Ch.7, on my profile page of this website. Then,...