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Can you file bankruptcy on your deceased spouses debts?

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What happens to a bankruptcy when someone dies?

An administrator or executor of the estate needs to be appointed and file an appearance in the bankruptcy court. The case can continue to discharge of debts of the deceased. Get an experienced bankruptcy lawyer if there no attorney of record.


If you have a loan with your thrift savings at work do you have to file on it if you file bankruptcy?

You need to include all of your debts in the bankruptcy.


Is it possible for the executrix of an estate to file corrupt bankruptcy for that deceased individual?

An executor cannot file for bankruptcy in the name of the decedent.


Can you file for bankruptcy with a repo on your credit?

The fact that you have a repossession on your credit report is not a determining factor of whether your can file for bankruptcy. Generally in bankruptcy you can remove the debts from the repossession of your vehicle.


What are the two chapters a business can file bankruptcy under?

You can file bankruptcy for two possible reasons: you are unable to pay your debts or your creditors file for bankruptcy if you owe them more than 1000 dollars.


Can a man file bankruptcy without his wife's involvement and if he does how will she be affected?

A husband (or wife) may file for bankruptcy separate from his or her spouse. Technically speaking, this should have no effect on the other spouse as they are filing bankruptcy for their separate debts and you will not be held responsible for their debts nor will it be reflected on your credit report, etc. It is important to note that those debts you held jointly will remain with you (the spouse that did not file for bankruptcy).


If you live in one state and have debts in different states can you file Chapter 13 Bankruptcy on all debts including them?

Yes. Bankruptcy is a Federal Government function. It effects debts in all states.


When filing bankruptcy does the wife need to be included in everything or just the filer in a non-community state?

It is not necessary for both spouses who do not reside in a CP state to file bankruptcy if there are no joint debts. If there are joint debts then the non-filing spouse will be subject to collection procedures from creditors. On Oct 17th new bankrupcy reform goes into affect and it will be almost impossible for the average consumer to file a Chapter Seven BK.


Wifes assets if you file bankruptcy?

if your legally married when you file bankruptcy, you must include every single asset including the spouses. depends on what type of bk you file. you may be able to keep your assets.


If you are not in de-fault on your mortgage can you still file for bankruptcy?

Yes, if you have unsecured debts or other secured debts like a huge car payment you need to get rid of. Be careful to complete the bankruptcy documents carefully, especially if you file a Chapter 7, or use an experienced bankruptcy lawyer.


Bankruptcy if married can one spouse file bankruptcy independently from the other Is the one spouse then held responsible for the first spouse's debts if bankruptcy Is filed?

One spouse can file bankruptcy separately and both are held responsible.


Can you file back child support in a bankruptcy in the state of Alabama?

Bankruptcy is a Federal process and has no effect on child support. Bankruptcy does not dismiss child support debts.