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Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy options available to sole proprietors
The different options available to file for bankruptcy can be confusing. As an individual, you may find that some options are only for businesses, and vice versa. However, if you operate a sole proprietorship, you may find that there are many more options available to...
How difficult is it to rebuild credit after bankruptcy?
If you are one of the millions of people who recently went through bankruptcy, you are now ready to begin your new financial life. Unfortunately, you had to give up all your credit cards as part of your bankruptcy. Therefore, reestablishing your credit probably...
What happens to your retirement benefits during Chapter 7?
One of the best ways to prepare for personal bankruptcy in New York is to understand what will happen with your assets. Depending on your situation and the unique circumstances that ultimately resulted in filing for bankruptcy, what happens to your assets could look...
Business owners can use Subchapter V to protect their homes
Many business owners borrow against their home and use personal credit cards to build and prop up their businesses. New Bankruptcy Chapter helps protect personal assets while business gets time to stabilize
Can I qualify for personal bankruptcy?
Hidden issues dealing with Eligibility, obtaining a Discharge, protecting your House, and protecting your family and friends from suit by a bankruptcy trustee, must be identified before you file for bankruptcy.
Discharge of back income taxes gives stockbroker back his life
Stockbroker could never escape past mistakes of failing to pay taxes from years ago. Each year the debt increased and he felt helpless to solve the problem. A properly timed bankruptcy filing discharged the oldest taxes and gave him new life.
Strategies to rebuild a business after bankruptcy
Many business owners know that filing for Chapter 11 does not spell the end of their company. However, they may wonder what steps they should take to rebuild their business. There are several actions that can help business owners recover from bankruptcy. Performing...
Meet your trustee along with creditors at the 341 meeting
The 341 meeting, or meeting of creditors, is an important stop on your road to a debt-free financial future. If you file for Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy protection, you must attend this short but informative meeting and provide answers to some essential questions. ...
The benefits of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy before divorce
Financial troubles and marital issues often occur in tandem, making many New York residents wonder if it’s better to file divorce or bankruptcy first. If it looks like both are on the horizon, you can take steps that help you complete each process as smoothly as...
