By Jeff Field | Published February 28, 2022 | Posted in Bankruptcy | Tagged Tags: bankruptcy trustee, creditors, debt, section 341 meeting | Leave a comment
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a powerful legal remedy that, if successful, discharges most or all of your debts. However, your creditors have the right to object. Soon after you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you will be required to attend a creditors’ meeting, the purpose of which is to verify the accuracy of the Read More
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Individual debtors who want to take advantage of bankruptcy law to reduce or wipe out their debt burden have two options. One is Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which is designed for debtors who don’t want to sell off their property to pay off their creditors but instead want to make repayment of their debts more manageable. Read More
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If a family member or close acquaintance has agreed to cosign on a loan or credit account for you, they are liable for the full amount due. That means the creditor can seek repayment from your cosigner even if you seek bankruptcy protection. In deciding how to proceed, you need to consider the effect of Read More
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Unmanageable debt due to medical expenses is a major reason why Americans fall into financial hardship. If you’re in this situation, you might not even be able to afford health insurance, with the result that your medical bills continue to mount. Filing for bankruptcy can alleviate your economic burdens and offer you a fresh start. Read More
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Bankruptcy is a legal remedy that can offer a fresh start and the opportunity to overcome substantial debt. However, people preparing to file for bankruptcy sometimes act in ways that they think will improve their financial positions but which actually may hurt them. Certain actions can reduce the protections available in bankruptcy. Others can result Read More
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A Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to reorganize your debts and partially pay them off according to a court-approved plan, which can last three to five years. That plan is based on your assets and projected monthly income and how much of those resources you can devote to debt repayment. But what if you receive Read More
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Bankruptcy offers a number of protections for people facing overwhelming debt. One of the most important is the automatic stay that takes effect once you have filed. In general, it stops your creditors from taking action to collect debts and also halts lawsuits and most other legal proceedings against you. The stay remains in place Read More
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If you’ve had a serious illness or injury requiring extensive treatment, bills can quickly add up. In addition, you may be unable to work during the course of your recovery, which can compound your financial woes. If you cannot make the minimum payments on your medical bills and they continue to accumulate, you might consider Read More
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Bankruptcy is intended to offer a fresh start, which includes restoring your ability to obtain credit. Your credit score will take a hit after you file for bankruptcy, but this setback need not be long-term. Although bankruptcy can remain on your credit report for up to 10 years, it may be possible to decrease the Read More
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Overdue taxes can be a huge burden for people who are trying to cope with other mounting debt. If you are considering bankruptcy, you may be able to be relieved of some or all of your tax debt, depending upon how long it has been owed. While current tax debt is generally nondischargeable, meaning that Read More
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