Expert: Bankruptcy Services - 1/17/2012

Question
Hi Norma,

I live in Idaho, but I used to live in California in Ventura County. I helped my aunt get her house under my name, and it has been nothing but a nightmare for the past three years. I had to declared bankruptcy chapter 7, and it was discharged 10/09. I included the home but I'm not sure if I have to continue to pay the property taxes. I never lived in the home, my aunt had the tax break and declared the home as hers from the beginning. My aunt and uncle are also under the title, but I show as the main owner. What can I do?. My aunt is refusing to pay the property tax for this year.

Answer
Hello Maria:   I am not Norma, but you asked this question on the question pool so I am making a response.  

Insofar as the options you have with the house debt goes, it depends on some facts you don't state in your question.   What was or was not filed in the previous bankruptcy, whether the house was surrendered as part of the bankruptcy,  the date that the taxes were assessed as compared to the date of the bankruptcy, etc.     This would be much easier to talk about on the telephone.   If you call me I can check the previous bankruptcy and explain your present options in more detail.   You can call me at this number anytime you wish.   915  261-3893   I will not charge you just to talk on the phone.