Bankruptcy 101
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A podcast with basic information about bankruptcy for consumers who may be considering filing for bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy 101
6M ago
In this episode we talk about how residential leases are dealt with in chapter 7 and chapter 13 as well as how you and your landlord may be affected. ..read more
Bankruptcy 101
9M ago
In this short episode we talk about some basic strategies to increase your credit score after you've filed a bankruptcy and how long the bankruptcy will be reported on your credit report. ..read more
Bankruptcy 101
1y ago
In this episode we talk about how the fees are paid in a chapter 7 and a chapter 13 and how to make sure you're paying a fair price. ..read more
Bankruptcy 101
1y ago
In this episode, we discuss what an adversary proceeding is, who files them, and some of the more common reasons they are filed. ..read more
Bankruptcy 101
1y ago
In this episode I'll explain some of the ramifications and options if you leave a creditor out of your bankruptcy and why it matters whether you've filed a chapter 7 or chapter 13. ..read more
Bankruptcy 101
1y ago
In this episode I explore some of the more common issues that come up when a couple divorces and one or both of them need to file a bankruptcy. I'll talk about the timing of those cases along with how they are affected in chapter 7 and chapter 13. ..read more
Bankruptcy 101
1y ago
In this episode I'll either bore you or confuse you with the concept of what we call The Means Test, which applies in every consumer bankruptcy case. You can't get away from it, so you may as well learn more about it and embrace this wonderful form that Congress created in 2005. Boo, Hiss! There is no explicit language in this podcast, but the Means Test will make you want to swear ..read more
Bankruptcy 101
1y ago
In this episode we talk about how a chapter 7 trustee administers your estate. You'll learn how a trustee views your assets and values those assets and then makes a determination as to whether the trustee will require you to turn over certain assets. ..read more
Bankruptcy 101
1y ago
In this episode we talk about what types of debt are typically discharged in a bankruptcy and some of the debts are not dischargeable, or, at least more difficult to discharge. We also talk about the myths of not being able to discharge tax debt and student loans. ..read more
Bankruptcy 101
1y ago
In this episode we discuss what the meeting of creditors, or "341" is, who attends, how to answer questions by the trustee, and what you can expect when you attend. ..read more