Fail the Means Test and Still File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Some people who fail the Means Test aren't satisfied with the option of filing for a Chapter 13. There is still a chance that you can file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy but you'll have to prove that you have a special circumstance that requires [...]
You're getting squeezed by your debtors. There's not an hour that goes by when you don't receive harassing phone calls from collections agencies. Every time you open your mailbox, you are met by a cascade of final demands and urgent notice letters, all of which document exactly how much you owe and to whom. If [...]
If you have federal tax debt, you may be wondering if filing for bankruptcy can do anything to help your situation. You may have even heard commercials offering the hope of eliminating tax debts in bankruptcy, but it’s actually not that simple. Most tax debts can’t be discharged by bankruptcy. And unfortunately, if you are [...]
Debtors may wonder if they can keep their vehicle in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case if they are still making payments on it. Others may wonder what can happen if they have been unable to make payments but they still want to retain the vehicle. Even though there are two options a debtor may have in this type [...]
Health Savings Accounts and Bankruptcy Many who have a health savings account (HSA) or a medical savings account (MSA) may wonder whether such funds can be protected in chapter 7 bankruptcy . In many cases it depends on where you live and if the state offers protection for these types of funds. This can be [...]
This is a common question among debtors who either don't own their home, or are still making mortgage payments. Some homeowners worry about what will happen to their house when they file chapter 7 bankruptcy. It helps to understand your options prior to filing based on your unique situation. In most cases, debtors end up [...]
Keeping Cash on Hand During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy There are exemptions available in Chapter 7 bankruptcy that may help protect your cash. Although the cash in question has to qualify as an exempt asset. It's common for consumers to be afraid of filing in fear of losing cash assets. The good news is you may [...]
If you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy , you may not need to worry about your tax refund if you take simple steps to plan beforehand. If you are anticipating a refund or you have received it and you plan to file for protection, it is likely you want to know what will happen. [...]
Bankruptcy and Life Insurance Proceeds The law does show a considerable amount of respect when it comes to life insurance. Life insurance proceeds may be considered property of the bankruptcy estate depending on how you are entitled to them. There are exemptions that may help protect proceeds, but it is important to disclose details of [...]
A cash gift received while in bankruptcy may be protected, but if you were entitled to receive it before you filed this is an issue to review in more detail. It comes down to understanding if the cash gift was in fact a "gift." If there is no entitlement prior to the filing than most likely [...]
