Bankruptcy can disrupt your life. It can bring about changes that you never planned on. And for many people who live outside major cities with excellent public transportation options, a car is their connection to food and work. Giving up your car in a bankruptcy can be a difficult decision, but you do have choices. […]
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Automobile Car Chapter 7 VideoEach of these is a common question I am asked. First, spouses may join in Chapter 7. It is called a joint case. Second, spouses are not required to join in Chapter 7. SHOULD SPOUSES JOIN TOGETHER IN CHAPTER 7? It is a good idea if each spouse has a lot of debts, especially joint debts.
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Chapter 7 Spouse VideoThe current filing fee is $335.00. WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ENTIRE THE $335 OR ANY OF IT? The filing fee can be paid in installments, up to 4 months. WHAT IS THE FILING FEE? It is the amount the Courts has determined what is necessary to administer Chapter 7 cases. In my opinion it is too
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Chapter 7 Fees VideoSome people are afraid to file their income tax returns. Why? One fear is that creditors will take it. First of all, private collectors can’t take or garnish your Income Tax refund. Who can? The Federal Government and state government agencies What about a judgment against me for a credit card? They can’t take your
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Income Tax VideoThere are possible tax deductions in your Chapter 13 The most common: GO BACK TO PRIOR TAX YEARS Tax returns are generally amendable for 3 years. Disclaimer: Robert J Adams & Associates concentrate our practice in bankruptcy law. We are neither accountants nor income tax experts. Defer to your income tax professional. If you or a
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Chapter 13 Taxes VideoELIMINATING TAX DEBT IN BANKRUPTCY The following set out the rules to discharge an IRS debt in Bankruptcy: You can get your IRS transcripts by going to Get Transcript FAQs When I explain the above mentioned rules to clients they look at me glassy eyed. I don’t blame them. The rules are legalistic and confusing. For
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IRS Taxes VideoWe are offering to file chapter 7 bankruptcy for as low as $600, plus the filing fee. We can even do installment payments on our attorney’s fees if necessary. As far as chapter 13, for qualifying wage earners, we can file for a very low down payment. Sometimes Do You Find That What Keeps People From Even
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Bankruptcy VideoMoney is already tight. How are you going to pay your other bills when a creditor is grabbing a big chunk of every paycheck? Garnishment only creates more stress and new financial problems. You CAN do something. Filing for bankruptcy will prevent wage garnishment or stop those creditors from taking any more of your money.
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Garnishments Liens Video WagesIn a Chapter 7, the trustee has a meeting. They go through the bankruptcy. In most cases, it is perfunctory and well prepared. Although creditors can appear, I cannot remember the last time a creditor appeared at a meeting. The trustee is looking to see if you are hiding assets, but this very seldom happens.
What Is The 341 Meeting Of Creditors In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Read Post »
341 Chapter 7 Creditors VideoAn individual business can reorganize through a Chapter 13. The one limitation is that secured debts must be under $1,184,200 and unsecured debts must be under $394,725. If the debts exceed these amounts the individual will have to file a Chapter 11 to reorganize the business. The benefits of a Small Business Chapter 13 The
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