It is bankruptcy fraud to not inform the Trustee or your attorney of the inheritance. A right to inherit prior to filing is property of the...

I get calls frequently from clients who even after the bankruptcy are getting collection calls on payday loans with threats of jail, the sheriff is...

You should have a bankruptcy attorney file for you. It is almost impossible for an individual to complete the most simple Ch 13 without legal...

Should I leave a judgement alone?

The judgment is too old to be reversed. Waiting to let it fall off your credit is the best way to get rid of it. Since the creditor has filed...

What happens to costs debt if a plaintiff loose at personal injury trial? or recovery is less than costs advanced by attorney?

You will owe your attorney for the costs as well as owing any medical providers whose bills have been on hold. The contingency fee agreement...

If a lawyer sues you for fees and wins judgment - it is homestead exempt in WA state?

The homestead in Washington is $125,000. This means that a judgment creditor cannot sell your home through a sheriff sale unless the sale can...

I was just served a medical bill debt summons last night. The medical bill is being paid. I am confused, what do I do?

Medical creditors can be very quick to send your debt to collection. You may wish to contact the creditor and ask for payment arrangements. They...

How should I proceed in collecting a judgment entered against my previous employer for wage-theft? It's been over 6 months.

If the company has closed shop in Washington, you may have to seek help in Colorado. Your judgment can be transferred but if there are no assets in...

Your employer will respond to the garnishment in any event because in Washington, failure to answer a garnishment will make the employer liable for...

The cosigner's bankruptcy only relates to his or her liability on the debt. You can continue to make the payments on the car. Please send the...