Most of Wynn at Law, LLC’s bankruptcy clients face sudden situations that have them considering filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. We’re talking about things like massive medical bills or sudden job loss. Finances can be a difficult balancing act at other times as well, so we put together a quick list of warning signs.

Thanks to an error in the postal system, the late filing of a bankruptcy-related complaint was permitted under a March 3 ruling by a California district court. That decision proved unfortunate for Chapter 7 filer Michael A. Turchin, as the complaint, filed by creditor Steven Berkowitz, would make a $624,000 debt owed to Berkowitz non-dischargeable. This case brings up an important question for debtors in California: can creditors dispute which debts are dischargeable? And if so, what are some common reasons a creditor might object to a discharge?

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If you’re thinking of filing for bankruptcy, take the advice of an experience, bankruptcy attorney. Be honest, truthful, open and revealing when dealing with your bankruptcy lawyer. If you have assets that are going to be unprotected, your lawyer will advise you with regard to those assets. If you have made transfers that could be+ Read More

Wynn at Law, LLC is frequently on the lookout for its clients when it comes to their two largest investments: The retirement nest egg, and the family home. We’ll talk about the nest egg, wills, estates, and wealth transfer several times in the coming weeks. However, this week I’ve noticed how low real estate inventory is in southeast Wisconsin, so let’s cover what that means for the legal rights of buyers and sellers.

Wynn at Law, LLC is frequently on the lookout for its clients when it comes to their two largest investments: The retirement nest egg, and the family home. We’ll talk about the nest egg, wills, estates, and wealth transfer several times in the coming weeks. However, this week I’ve noticed how low real estate inventory is in southeast Wisconsin, so let’s cover what that means for the legal rights of buyers and sellers.

After Bankruptcy: Tammy Gets A Car Loan at 4.48% The same week that her bankruptcy was discharged, Tammy got a car loan at 4.48%.  Now I sure don’t suggest trying to buy a car the same week your bankruptcy is over. But Tammy had no choice. Three weeks before her car was totaled in a […]The post Tammy Gets A Car Loan at 4.48% by Robert Weed appeared first on Robert Weed.

After Bankruptcy: Tammy Gets A Car Loan at 4.48% The same week that her bankruptcy was discharged, Tammy got a car loan at 4.48%.  Now I sure don’t suggest trying to buy a car the same week your bankruptcy is over. But Tammy had no choice. Three weeks before her car was totaled in a […]

After Bankruptcy: Tammy Gets A Car Loan at 4.48% The same week that her bankruptcy was discharged, Tammy got a car loan at 4.48%.  Now I sure don’t suggest trying to buy a car the same week your bankruptcy is over. But Tammy had no choice. Three weeks before her car was totaled in a […]
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Also known as the 341 hearing or 341 meeting, the meeting of creditors is an important stage of the California bankruptcy process in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases.  Our Roseville bankruptcy attorneys explain how the meeting of creditors fits into the bankruptcy timeline in both chapters, including how long into a bankruptcy case the meeting of creditors occurs, and how long it takes for a bankruptcy discharge after the 341 hearing has c