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How a Divorce Can Impact Your Bankruptcy

If you’ve filed for bankruptcy, it’s not unlikely that tensions are running high at home. Relationship issues often come hand in hand with financial issues, and money trouble can really pull at any of the pre-existing little cracks in your…

4 Myths About Bankruptcy

When considering bankruptcy, it’s important to be sure that you have the facts straight! There are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there regarding bankruptcy, from what it implies about the person filing, to how the process works. At…

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Ready to File for Bankruptcy? Here’s the Process

If you are overwhelmed by calls from creditors and terrified of your house being foreclosed, bankruptcy might be the right option for you. Many people cringe when they hear the word “bankruptcy.” They think of it as a sign of…

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Explained

Chapter 13 is a different approach to bankruptcy, because those who file create a repayment plan based on their income. Rather than erasing their debt, they restructure it to fit their existing financial needs. There are many benefits to filing…

Bankruptcy 101: The Role of the Trustee

While filing for bankruptcy is made as simple a process as possible for a person whose debt has become unmanageable, things behind the scenes are a little more complex. When a person files for bankruptcy, a debtor’s assets are turned…

Understanding the 341 Meeting

If you are filing either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, after you meet with your attorney and go over all your financials, another meeting will be held to give creditors an opportunity to determine how much – if…

How Can Bankruptcy Impact Your Credit Score?

If you’re swamped with bills but are worried that filing bankruptcy might have a negative impact on your credit score, it’s important to think about what might be happening to your score right now if you aren’t able to cover…

5 Ways to Prevent Probate

Fastest Way to Prevent Probate 1. Have a Will 2. Assign a Trustee 3. Keep good records 4. Let family members know about your Estate 5. Hire a Estate Planning Lawyer