Articles from Diane L. Drain - Phoenix Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Attorney

UpRight Law, Kevin Chern Sanctioned for Unconscionable Harm to Clients

UPRIGHT LAW and KEVIN CHERN, partner, sanctioned for ‘unconscionable harm to clients’

What is a Proof of Claim in a Bankruptcy?

Every bankruptcy case has creditors.
Some creditors may be paid through the bankruptcy, others are not so lucky.
Some creditors are secured against collateral, such as a car or house; while others are unsecured, such as a credit card or medical bill; others are priority claims such as taxes, child support or alimony.

Proof of Claims in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Every chapter 13 case has creditors – perhaps secured against a car or unsecured, such as a credit card or medical bill.  Assuming creditors want to receive payment in your chapter 13 case they are normally required to file a Proof of Claim that details the debt and attaches proof of the debt.

Ten Things You Need to Know Before Filing Bankruptcy

Ten Things You Need to Know Before Filing Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a tool.  Any tool can be misused which can cause you serious damage.  Ask the idiot who sticks a screw driver in a live electrical socket.

IRS Assigns Collection of Back Taxes to Outside Companies

Four Collection Companies Hired to Collect Old IRS Tax Debts

The IRS indicates it will give taxpayers and their representative written notice that the accounts are being transferred to the private collection agencies. The agencies are to send a second, separate letter to the taxpayer and their representative confirming this transfer.

CItiBank Deceives Student Loan Borrowers

Citibank Deceives BorrowersCitibank Deceives Borrowers

Bankruptcy of Seniors Increasing – A Good Option for Many

Medical debt – number one cause for seniors filing bankruptcy
According to an article in Forbes, the 65+ demographic now makes up a higher percentage of bankruptcy filers than it did a decade ago.

Beware Consumers No Longer Protected, Big Business Wins Again

ONCE AGAIN CONSUMERS LOSE TO BIG BUSINESS

Diane Receives Gold Client Award

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU EARNED OUR GOLD CLIENT CHAMPION AWARD!
Announcement from Martindale-Hubbell: your clients think you are wonderful and so do we! Because your clients have highly recommended you, we are thrilled to award you our new Gold Client Champion award!

Reverse Mortgage Nightmare – Why Seniors Are Losing Their Homes

Federal analysis shows reverse mortgage foreclosures are on the rise.

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