How much debt does one have to have to declare bankruptcy? What costs are involved and how long is the process?

In the bankruptcy process, there is no limit on how "little" your debt is. However, part of the qualifying process is the amount of your monthly...

I am going file BK on my credit cards that was only in my name during the time of marriage. Can I file on my home if

Yes, you can file bankruptcy on ALL your debts, including both mortgages. If your ex's name is not on credit cards, the creditors CANNOT go after...

Do we need to go thru the probate process?

I agree with Christopher. Although I practice in Oregon, not California, for your brother to get clear title to your deceased father house,...

My 93 year old uncle passed away a year ago. He had no will or assets. Was widowed with no children.

When you hire an attorney to start the probate process, you will be signing papers, under penalty of perjury, what relatives he has who are still...

Divorce

Papers that have been authenticated by the court and have a case number on them can be served with by the local sheriff or a private process server...

Who handles the estate property before a will is probated?

As the proposed executor YOU are responsible to "collect up" and protect all probate assets. If the house is in the deceased's name, you need to...

What is the best course of action?

I would mail it to him TODAY via by regular mail AND by certified mail. Yes, I know you probably won't get the green receipt back from the post...

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My dad gets a little more than $500 a month from SS. But he doesnt pay for anything...

If your father is on SS disability or SS retirement, your mother is getting money for you kids directly from the Social Security Administration. ...

I have a order that is due to be up (199,000) in November. Can it be updated before then?

WOW! You must see an attorney immediately! You are entitled to collect on this judgment, plus interest. Yes, it needs to be renewed before 10...

My son owes $10,000 in back child support that he can not pay he has a felony record and has not been able to get any work

You son MUST meet with an experience child support attorney NOW.