Bankruptcy Exemptions
Using the Homestead Exemption?
What is your homestead exemption? The majority of homeowners that file bankruptcy do not want to lose their home. People ask questions all of the time about what will happen with their house after the filing of a bankruptcy case. When you file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy the Trustee assigned to your case takes control of all of…
Read MoreKeeping Your Tax Refund When Filing Bankruptcy
Benjamin Franklin is attributed with the saying that nothing is certain except death and taxes. And while little can be done about the certainty of death, I can help you maximize the money that stays in your pocket by utilizing your tax refund exemptions when you file for bankruptcy. On the date you file for bankruptcy,…
Read MoreDebunking Commonly Asked Bankruptcy Myths
When you are considering filing bankruptcy you will hear all kinds of bankruptcy myths – information which is half-true, misleading or outright false. Bankruptcy tales vary and grow with lore each time they are told. Here are some of the most common myths that I have heard: I will lose everything that I own if I…
Read MoreThe Key To Keeping Your Property…What To Do Before Filing Bankruptcy
A lot of questions come up at initial consultations from clients about what to do with property in order not to lose it in a bankruptcy case. Typically, if you are transferring property on the eve on filing a bankruptcy case your actions are too late. If you disclose everything to your attorney before filing…
Read MoreBankruptcy and Tax Refund Exemptions: How to Protect Your Money
Benjamin Franklin is attributed with the saying that nothing is certain except death and taxes. And while little can be done about the certainty of death, I can help you maximize the money that stays in your pocket by utilizing your tax refund exemptions when you file for bankruptcy. On the date you file for bankruptcy,…
Read MoreOhio Bankruptcy Exemptions: How to Protect Your Property
A major concern from clients is whether they will lose their property when filing bankruptcy. Properly applying the Ohio bankruptcy exemptions allows you to protect and keep your property. A “bankruptcy estate” is created upon the filing of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. Your bankruptcy estate is all of your property and property rights that the bankruptcy court has…
Read MoreProtecting Your Property: Bankruptcy Exemptions in Ohio
A major concern people have when considering filing for bankruptcy protection is how to keep their property. The amount of property you are allowed to keep depends on the Bankruptcy Exemptions in Ohio that you claim. These exemptions allow bankruptcy filers to get the fresh financial start they seek while keeping their property. However, there are limits to what…
Read MoreLast in Line: Unsecured Creditors
Unsecured Creditors and their Treatment under Chapter 7 An unsecured creditor is a creditor without a valid lien or mortgage against property of the debtor, usually credit card companies or medical debt. If the debtor has non-exempt assets, unsecured creditors may file claims with the court within 90 days after the first date set for…
Read MoreWhich Bankruptcy Filing Is Right For Me?
Chapter 7 v. Chapter 13: Find the Right Bankruptcy Filing for You How are Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing? Creditors are prohibited from contacting you while under the protection of the automatic stay, which goes into place upon the filing of either chapter; and Completion of the Credit Counseling Class is required…
Read MoreOhio Bankruptcy FAQs
Got a bankruptcy question? – I got answers! What is bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a federal law designed to provide a fresh start to debtors. A fresh start including freedom from harassing creditor phone calls, lawsuits, repossessions and garnishments. It is a privilege granted to you under the United States Constitution. It is a very powerful law because…
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