The tax season is upon us, and the tax deadline is coming up on April 15th, 2021. Many of us are looking forward to receiving a nice-sized income tax refund check. But, for people thinking about bankruptcy, there are many questions to consider. 

Most people who proceed with filing bankruptcy cases do so to have their debts eliminated and have a fresh start financially. The different types of bankruptcy can help with financial problems either through liquidation of assets (that could wipe out debts) or through a creditor payment plan (as approved by the bankruptcy court).
Declaring bankruptcy is difficult without legal help from the right people. While filing bankruptcy can indeed enable you to have several types of debt discharged, note that your student loan debt will likely not be part of the list.

Chapter 7 Trustee Donald F King Donald F King is one of the four Chapter 7 trustees in the Alexandria Virginia Bankruptcy court. When you file a bankruptcy case in Alexandria, the computer assigns you to one of the four trustees. Lawyers are appointed Chapter 7 trustees as a part-time assignment.  He’s a partner in […]

Chapter 7 Trustee Donald F King Donald F King is one of the four Chapter 7 trustees in the Alexandria Virginia Bankruptcy court. When you file a bankruptcy case in Alexandria, the computer assigns you to one of the four trustees. Lawyers are appointed Chapter 7 trustees as a part-time assignment.  He’s a partner in […]

We’re Zooming Virtual Bankruptcy Consultations We’ve been Zooming–doing virtual bankruptcy consultations–since April 2020. We’ll continue through 2021. We stopped in-office consultations with the March 2020 pandemic lock down.  (I first heard of Zoom when my church started using it. We’re a small congregation and can see everybody on screen.)  Since April 2020 I’ve Zoomed bankruptcy […]

We’re Zooming Virtual Bankruptcy Consultations We’ve been Zooming–doing virtual bankruptcy consultations–since April 2020. We’ll continue through 2021. We stopped in-office consultations with the March 2020 pandemic lock down.  (I first heard of Zoom when my church started using it. We’re a small congregation and can see everybody on screen.)  Since April 2020 I’ve Zoomed bankruptcy […]

Dealing with debt is not an easy process. Seeking legal help is necessary when working on debt management. Filing for bankruptcy enables a debtor facing financial problems to wipe out debts without having to repay everyone in his or her creditor list. A declaration of bankruptcy helps individuals and businesses seeking debt relief. Consulting a trusted bankruptcy lawyer will be beneficial for you to understand the complexities of bankruptcy law. He or she can discuss how to file a bankruptcy petition and avoid mistakes as you go through the tedious bankruptcy process.

When an individual files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, the debtor’s non-exempt assets become property of the estate that is used to pay creditors. “Property of the estate” is a defined term under the Bankruptcy Code, so a disputed question in many cases is: What assets are, in fact, available to creditors? Read More ›

When an individual files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, the debtor’s non-exempt assets become property of the estate that is used to pay creditors. “Property of the estate” is a defined term under the Bankruptcy Code, so a disputed question in many cases is: What assets are, in fact, available to creditors? Read More ›

For most consumers, declaring bankruptcy is a debt relief solution that allows them to get a fresh start in life. However, deciding to file for bankruptcy is a big decision. That’s why it’s important to understand what happens when you file for bankruptcy.
If you’re struggling with debt, reach out to an experienced bankruptcy attorney to discuss which types of bankruptcy can provide you with debt relief.
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