When someone is considering bankruptcy, they may worry they will lose their assets such as vehicles, homes, jewelry, etc. Many times, debtors sell some of their property to pay for their bankruptcy attorney or bankruptcy fees. There are a few guidelines and rules you should follow if you sell the property to a family member…
Continue reading ›In 2005 the bankruptcy abuse prevention and consumer protection act was signed into law, stipulating that many types of retirement plans, including IRAs, are exempt assets in bankruptcy. These accounts cannot be used to satisfy creditors’ demands for payment on your debt. Protected Retirement Plans Company retirement plans such as simplified employee plan or SEP…
Continue reading ›You may wonder what will happen to your debt during your bankruptcy case. Unsecured debt like credit cards, medical debt, and payday loans will be eliminated, but the secured debt will be handled differently. Secured debt usually includes a home mortgage or vehicle loan. The lender holds the property as collateral until you have paid…
Continue reading ›The United States bankruptcy code is divided into chapters, and each chapter represents a section of the code. The different chapters will help various debtors in their unique situations. Some are personal bankruptcies, while others are farmers and business bankruptcies. Chapter 7 Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a type of bankruptcy that eliminates all of your…
Continue reading ›If you find yourself struggling with your debt due to a job loss, being underemployed, or illness, you may find that you have fallen behind on your utility bills. If you are worried that your lights or your water are about to be shut off, contact a bankruptcy attorney to stop the actions against you.…
Continue reading ›Bankruptcy was considered a creditors remedy in the beginning. The creditors could seize the property of the trader who was behind in payments and have them thrown in jail until his debts were paid. These jails were modeled after the workhouse debtor’s prison in London from the late 1600s to the early 1800s. The debtor…
Continue reading ›Having easy access to a vehicle is essential for most of us to get to our jobs, schools, grocery store, etc. Therefore, having a vehicle payment is the most common type of consumer secured debt. Since it is a secured debt, the lender has the right to repossess the vehicle if you get behind in…
Continue reading ›A proof of claim is a document filed in the bankruptcy court to register a debt for the trustee to pay if funds are available. The creditor will need to list the amount of money owed, to whom, and any priority status if relevant as of the date the bankruptcy was filed. If a creditor…
Continue reading ›When your bankruptcy is completed, and all of your qualifying debt is eliminated, you may start to think of how to obtain good credit again. While you were going through the bankruptcy process you had to attend credit counseling. The purpose was to teach you how to make and stick to a reasonable budget. Once…
Continue reading ›Chapter 7 bankruptcy is an effective form of personal bankruptcy because in as little as five to six months you can have your qualifying debt eliminated. Qualifying debt usually includes unsecured debts such as credit cards, medical bills, payday loans, and utility bills. Chapter 7 may not discharge current taxes, some student loans, penalties and…
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