Questions answered by Carl H Starrett II

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Bankruptcy and Starting a business

Carl's answer | Answered on December 14, 2012

If this was a secured credit card, how is it that the debt ended up not getting paid? The whole point of a secured loan is that the lender is...

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What Form(s) do I use for Answering Interogatories in California for Credit Card debt? Do i just mail it back to the Plantiff?

Carl's answer | Answered on December 14, 2012

As the other attorneys have correctly noted, there is no form. The answers are on what lawyers call "pleading paper" with 28 lines down the left...

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My trustee petitioned the court to deny me a discharge, because it has been less than 8 years. He still wants me to come to the

Carl's answer | Answered on December 14, 2012

The best advice that I can give you is to say that you really need to contact an experienced bankruptcy in the area where you filed the case. Even...

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My wife is on the mortgage loan were both on the deed can I file chap 13 to stop foreclosure without her

Carl's answer | Answered on December 14, 2012

The short answer to your question is yes, you can file without her to stop the foreclosure. The automatic stay will put things on hold. The...

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Can the trustee ask to pay back money after the Bk7 have been discharged, 6 months later? Is there a disclosure form?

Carl's answer | Answered on December 14, 2012

The right to a tax refund is property of the estate, so the trustee does have a right to demand it from you. The right to a tax refund really...

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Social security and VA disability

Carl's answer | Answered on December 14, 2012

For the purposes of the means test, VA disability benefits do count as income and Social Security benefits do not. VA disability benefits and...

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What options do I have with a lawyer who has taken payment and not provided the services that were requested?

Carl's answer | Answered on December 14, 2012

To be honest, it might be time to find another bankruptcy attorney if you are having problems with this guy. Based on the amount of the filing...

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Should I expect to a judicial foreclosure from my 2nd mortgage? 1st is 100k underwater...

Carl's answer | Answered on December 14, 2012

You have received valuable comments from several attorneys. I would add that some lenders might offer to release the second mortgage if you file a...

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Do i have to pay taxes on a home that was foreclosed in 2009?

Carl's answer | Answered on December 13, 2012

I agree with Mr. Chen's comments. You need a good CPA or tax attorney to answer your question in more detail. You might post this question in a...

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Can I change the house to which a homestead exemption applies if I move during the BK process.

Carl's answer | Answered on December 13, 2012

I agree with Mr. Farrington. You are stuck with the original exemption with respect to the home.

Carl H Starrett II's Answers (3043)

Bankruptcy and Starting a business

What Form(s) do I use for Answering Interogatories in California for Credit Card debt? Do i just mail it back to the Plantiff?

My trustee petitioned the court to deny me a discharge, because it has been less than 8 years. He still wants me to come to the

My wife is on the mortgage loan were both on the deed can I file chap 13 to stop foreclosure without her

Can the trustee ask to pay back money after the Bk7 have been discharged, 6 months later? Is there a disclosure form?

Social security and VA disability

What options do I have with a lawyer who has taken payment and not provided the services that were requested?

Should I expect to a judicial foreclosure from my 2nd mortgage? 1st is 100k underwater...

Do i have to pay taxes on a home that was foreclosed in 2009?

Can I change the house to which a homestead exemption applies if I move during the BK process.