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22
Jul 2019
The Bankruptcy Trustee
When people hear the term “trustee”, they automatically think of a trustee in terms of wills and trusts. That trustee is an individual who manages the trust’s assets, with legal obligations such as fiduciary duties including the duty of loyalty, acts in...
10
Jul 2019
A Guide to Avoid Filing For Bankruptcy Relief
In today’s world debt is a part of consumer life. If you purchased a home or vehicle, it’s likely you obtained a loan to buy them and now your monthly income is used to pay down those debts. We use debt to purchase common everyday items, making it quite...
22
Apr 2019
What is a Discharge in Your Bankruptcy Case?
When filing bankruptcy, the main goal is to have your creditor(s) forgive outstanding debts or place you in a position to pay off your debt according to a court-specified plan that you and the court agree upon. The desired outcome of your bankruptcy...
05
Feb 2018
CHAPTER 7 vs. CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 7 vs. CHAPTER 13 When a potential client is considering filing for relief under the bankruptcy code, a crucial analysis you should discuss with your attorney is whether you are better suited for a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13. These are the two...
12
Oct 2016
Celebrities & Bankruptcy
When people are unfamiliar with the concept of bankruptcy, the stigma that surrounds it is that someone who files for bankruptcy relief has no job and no money. After spending my entire legal career assisting clients file for relief under the bankruptcy...