Is it okay to write directly to a Bankruptcy Trustee, when you are in active BK and your lawyer disappears on you?

Keep in mind that the bankruptcy trustee works for the benefit of creditor. He/she is not a neutral person. You should speak to an attorney before...

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I'd like to purchase a home in my neighborhood that was in the foreclosure process and the owner has now filed for bankruptcy.

This depends on the type of bankruptcy that was filed. A bankruptcy attorney can advise you of your options. I would steer clear of real estate...

I filed bankruptcy in 2010 and it was discharged in early 2011 - now being contacted by the new mortgage holder.

W9 is generally for tax purposes. The lender will report their loss to the IRS. If you are taxed for this, you will need to get with a CPA to clear...

If a chapter 7 trustee decides to shortsale your house, are you still the owner and can you determine when it is shown?

You have a duty to cooperate. Unfortunately, the house belongs to the bankruptcy estate and the trustee has a say in how the property is...

Does bankruptcy stop garnishments?

Absolutely. Not all debts are dischargeable. You should meet with a bankruptcy attorney to discuss your options.

My colleagues are correct: no judgment is required for collection. You should consider suing your landlord for your security deposit. If what you...

In Washington state is there a type of bankruptcy that allows you to keep your financed vehicle

As long as you are current with your car payment, and there is little equity, you should not have a problem with keeping your financed car....

My ex husband is ruining my credit and is now added short sale of the house that he couldnt refinance what can I do

Well, if he couldn't refinance and he can't keep up with the bills, a short sale may be his best option. He might be in the right track. If he...

What do i do?

I'm not sure if it's a typo, but you indicated that you told them that you can go as low as $25 per month. Did you mean that the highest you can go...

How to remove a lien that was discharged in bankruptcy

Liens are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. This is true even if the underlying debt is discharged. In certain and limited situations, judgment...