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Stephen Trezza

Stephen Trezza
Tucson, Arizona Lawyer

When it comes to debt, bankruptcy lawyers have seen it all.

As professionals who fight for the financial well being of consumers everyday, bankruptcy attorneys are uniquely suited to answer your questions about debt and personal finance.

Whether you’re not sure how best to deal with mounting personal debt, don’t understand your state’s laws or are facing some other money problem, a bankruptcy lawyer can likely point you in the right direction.

With hundreds of member attorneys nationwide, the National Bankruptcy Forum is a leading provider of information for consumers looking for solutions to their debt problems.

Most Recent Questions

Can a family member refund money paid as a preference before filing?

Asked by an NBF reader in: Missouri, on June 17, 2013

Can a family member refund a money paid as preference creditor back to the bankruptcy estate before filing. I have a sister in law that I have been paying $140 month on a loan. To protect her interest I am considering having her refund all but $600 to me and claiming that case as extempt [...]

My ex filed chapter 7 and a joint bill was discharged. Now they are coming after me for the debt. Is that legal?

Asked by an NBF reader in: Connecticut, on June 17, 2013

My ex filed chapter 7 bankruptcy and a joint bill was discharged. Now they are coming after me for the debt. Is that legal?

I have equity in my home, should I try to sell it before I file chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Asked by an NBF reader in: Maine, on June 17, 2013

I have equity in my home, should I try to sell it before I file chapter 7 bankruptcy? I want to move out of state to Colorado to be near family. I believe I can get $10,000 out of my home after selling expenses . I am planning to file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy because of [...]

Can’t get a mortgage modification with Wells Fargo, would bankruptcy help?

Asked by an NBF reader in: New Jersey, on June 17, 2013

We have had trouble getting a modification of our mortgage with Wells Fargo with the making homes affordable program. My husband took on the mortgage himself- I am only on the deed. We took it out with World Bank- pick a pay mortgage. Then sold to Wachovia then Wells Fargo bought it out. The payment [...]

My bankruptcy still isn’t closed, are recently inherited funds at risk?

Asked by an NBF reader in: Michigan, on June 17, 2013

I had a bankruptcy discharged on June 29, 2012 however, the case has not been closed yet. There is a chance that I may get some money from the sale of a condo due to a death of someone close to me. Is there any reason to worry that these funds can be taken since [...]

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