How can I file a legal guardianship for a minor with US citizenship but no US residency?

If you both live out of the country, I would establish a payable on death arrangement for the bank account in LA. If you real property in any...

Does a financial power of attorney in Washington State need to be notarized if no real estate is involved?

A general power of attorney is a dangerous thing. I say this because the agent has all the power to deal with property without any personal...

Can a debt collector receive payments after filing against me in small claims and still have a valid claim against me in court?

If you have not paid off the claim, you are still on the hook for the balance and the lawsuit is good. Generally, the debt was due some time...

Collecting a small claims judgment.

For such a small amount, though it may not seem like a small amount to you, you could do the work yourself if you like. Go to the law library at...

I judgment gives you a lot of power. For example, you can subpoena them to appear in court to disclose all of their assets, bank accounts,...

Is an RV considered a vehicle for line 23 of the Chapter 7 means test?

It is a secured vehicle loan, so it is a secured creditor to list on a B22A form. However, there is more to listing a secured loan than just...

After debt discharge in Chapter 7(2013) should I expect 1099-C for each debt canceled? The bankruptcy case has not finalized.

No. Bankruptcy is typically a tax neutral event for such debts that are discharged. If you receive a 1099-c, then just file an IRS form 982 with...

The general rule is that one has to reaffirm a vehicle loan to keep a vehicle. Continuing to make payments is a statement some attorneys use when...

When filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy, what will happen if I have a joint bank account with another person that is not a spouse?

You will have to be able to track who deposited funds into the account to show where the money came from if you have too much money in the account...

When does the statute of limitations timeline begin? When does the 7 year timeline for it to remain on the credit report begin?

With a 6 year statute of limitation, you should quote the Revised Code of Washington chapter and verse to them and see how they respond. As for...