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What happens to your retirement benefits during Chapter 7?
On Behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Jan 7, 2021 | Bankruptcy, 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...
Can I qualify for personal bankruptcy?
by Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Dec 20, 2020 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 7
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
by Paul Hollender | Dec 14, 2020 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 7, Income Tax
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.
The benefits of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy before divorce
On Behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Nov 26, 2020 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 7
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...
Automatic stay: What you should know?
On Behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Nov 24, 2020 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 7
If you are currently struggling with overwhelming credit card, medical or mortgage debt, you know first hand the difficulties of dealing with harassing creditor’s calls. Once you have missed a payment or have fallen behind on financial agreements, creditors often...
How out of control is medical debt?
On Behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Nov 2, 2020 | Chapter 7
All over the country, regardless of income level or even insurance coverage, healthcare costs went up. Unfortunately, it has become a common reason why many Americans have less money. Medical debt can contribute to bankruptcy fears. How common is medical debt? In the...
Credit cards after Chapter 7
On Behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Oct 7, 2020 | Chapter 7
If you are going through Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it is likely that getting new credit cards is the last thing on your mind. However, there are ways that you can leverage certain varieties of credit cards to help you on the path of rebuilding your credit in the aftermath...
What affects your credit score the most?
On Behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Oct 2, 2020 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 7
Before a lender can offer you money, he or she will check your credit score. Forbes explains that your credit score helps lenders determine whether you are a trustworthy borrower. Your credit score can be anywhere between 300 and 850. The higher your score, the more...
Should you reaffirm your loan?
On Behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Sep 30, 2020 | Chapter 7
If you are struggling with overwhelming debt, you are certainly not alone. Millions of Americans feel buried beneath a pile of medical expenses, credit card debt, mortgages and loans they cannot afford to pay. Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers a way out of that situation....

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