Can a property deeded to sons through a revocable trust be sold if one of the sons files bankruptcy?

CHAPTER 7 AND REVOCABLE TRUST: If you are accurately describing the Trust, it is unlikely that it will be part of the bankruptcy estate when the...

PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AND VIOLATION OF FMLA The facts that you have provided would appear to indicate that you may have a claim for pregnancy...

If we file chapter 7 and I have a joint account with my mother (elderly) and brother, what happens to the account funds?

This is one of those things that will depend on the Trustee. Some will administratively abandon the funds on the grounds that it is too burdensome...

I think I was discriminated against when applying for a job. What next steps should I take legally, if any?

You should contact an attorney experienced in navigating the New York State and NYC laws on discrimination. Both may have been violated and it is...

For IRS purposes, forgiven debt is income, however your mortgage may be an exception. For more information go to: ...

Do we need to get legal advise?

Unfortunately if your husband co-signed the loans he is also responsible for the loan---unless the son willingly pays the debt-- and most likely...

Foreclosure

The answer to your question assumes that you have correctly described the status of the mortgage and note and is based on the typical Fannie Mae...

Can I sue someone (same name) who obtained electricity, didn't pay, is now on my credit report and linked to me with addresses?

Of course you can sue this person, but chances are if they stole your identity they have very few assets of their own and a poor credit rating...

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Can a debt collector call me with a unavailable phone number ?

While the debt collector has a right to call you with an unavailable number, you have a right to request a verification/validation of the debt...

Should i ask my bankruptcy lawyer to write up a kind of contract saying how much money it will cost?

You should have received a fee schedule during your initial consultation with the attorney. Moreover, a retainer agreement is now required under...