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Filed for Bankruptcy but don’t know where the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Courts are? This will help you.
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Filed for Bankruptcy but don’t know where the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Courts are? This will help you.

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Filed for Bankruptcy but don’t know where the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Courts are? This will help you.

Many times, people file for bankruptcy to avoid extreme financial issues, like excessive debt. However, many people are clueless regarding the procedure as well as the location of bankruptcy courts. If you are a resident of Los Angeles and are considering filing for bankruptcy but don't have any idea where a court hearing or meeting of creditors will take place, you are in luck. Bankruptcy cases in Los Angeles are filed with U.S. bankruptcy court for the central district of California. The L.A. division takes care of entire Los Angeles County while other districts have separate courthouses. To [...]

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Decoding the four Bankruptcy Chapters
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Decoding the four Bankruptcy Chapters

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Decoding the four Bankruptcy Chapters

Bankruptcy is a challenging period and there are certain legal and ethical obligations during this period. To standardize the process and to ensure a fair system for all parties involved, there are some predefined codes or chapters that allow for simpler decision making and fair justice. The four chapters in focus today are suitable for businesses as well as individuals. Each chapter can be explained with their application as follows- Chapter 13 Chapter 13 is a bankruptcy code that is specifically designed for individuals or families. The businesses or the sole proprietors shall not be eligible to file [...]

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Can you Risk Filing for Bankruptcy Pro se?
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Can you Risk Filing for Bankruptcy Pro se?

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Can you Risk Filing for Bankruptcy Pro se?

People struggling with debts have the option of filing for bankruptcy. You can either choose to file without a lawyer (pro se) or seek assistance from bankruptcy lawyers to handle your case. As per a study by US bankruptcy court, nearly 1/4 of debtors in California file their case “pro se” which has a success rate of merely 0.04% i.e. 1 case in 2,500 filers results in a bankruptcy discharge. The court approved attorney fee for a non-business case is $4000 and that for a self-employed filer is $5000. The court filing fee for bankruptcy is $281. Though [...]

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Can Chapter 13 Bankruptcy be the Solution for High-Interest Credit Cards?
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Can Chapter 13 Bankruptcy be the Solution for High-Interest Credit Cards?

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Can Chapter 13 Bankruptcy be the Solution for High-Interest Credit Cards?

Most people survive by using credit cards. Unfortunately, credit cards charge up very high-interest rate somewhere nearly 25%. Ultimately you end up paying much more than your debt. In the long run, you end up in debt for a long period of time. Let's say you owe $20,000 on your credit card bill. You will continue making a minimum payment over a 20-year period and end up paying nearly 5 times more than what you actually borrowed. With a monthly payment of $400, you will be able to clear your debt in 23 years! You also end up [...]

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Can Bankruptcy Affect 401(K) and Retirement Accounts?
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Can Bankruptcy Affect 401(K) and Retirement Accounts?

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Can Bankruptcy Affect 401(K) and Retirement Accounts?

Bankruptcy has been designed in a way to help people recover from bad financial conditions. Consumers can file for bankruptcy under chapter 7 or chapter 13. In either case, they get to keep their retirement funds. The state, as well as the federal government, has exemption laws that prevent an individua’s property against creditors and bankruptcy trustee. The retirement accounts are part of the exemptions provided by the government. These include: 401(k)s 403(b)s Profit Sharing Plans Defined-Benefit Plans Money Purchase Plans Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs Keoghs In short, all funds in retirement accounts are [...]

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Bankruptcy Trustee Characteristics and Counter Approach
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Bankruptcy Trustee Characteristics and Counter Approach

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Bankruptcy Trustee Characteristics and Counter Approach

Bankruptcy trustee plays a crucial role by representing the debtor’s case in court. A bankruptcy trustee is delegated by the United States Trustee to closely examine the case to bring forth hidden assets of the debtor. The trustee investigates the debtor’s assets, funds and other resources that can be utilized to pay the creditor. In short, it is a government body that mediates between the debtor and the creditor to obtain the best results for both creditor and debtor. How can the debtor make his case strong? The debtor must abide by and cooperate with the Bankruptcy trustee [...]

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Bankruptcy Basics of Chapter 9
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Bankruptcy Basics of Chapter 9

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Bankruptcy Basics of Chapter 9

The bad financial situation can affect not just individuals but also organizations (both government and private). However, the rules for getting a fresh start differ slightly in both cases. While consumers can opt for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy to get their debts discharged, Chapter 9 bankruptcy helps municipalities (cities, towns, villages, counties, taxing districts, municipal utilities, and school districts) reorganize their debts. This bankruptcy chapter helps protect debt-ridden municipalities from creditors, while a reorganization plan is being developed for adjusting their debts. Reorganization mainly takes place by extension of debt maturities, reduction of the principal or [...]

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Bankruptcy and Median Income Calculation
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Bankruptcy and Median Income Calculation

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Bankruptcy and Median Income Calculation

Bankruptcy is not a very exciting position to be but there are a lot of choices, questions, problems that have to be addressed almost instantaneously. The first is to identify which Chapter are you looking to file your bankruptcy in. Either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Then you have to figure out if you are eligible for Chapter 13 or Chapter 7. If you are eligible, you have to understand the implications of the same and approach the bankruptcy court. Tests, Chapters and eligibility There are eligibility factors for each Chapter, and one cannot simply select the Chapter [...]

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Avoid Transfer of Real Estate Prior to Bankruptcy Filing If You Seek Respite from Financial Issues
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Avoid Transfer of Real Estate Prior to Bankruptcy Filing If You Seek Respite from Financial Issues

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Avoid Transfer of Real Estate Prior to Bankruptcy Filing If You Seek Respite from Financial Issues

Bankruptcy is the best legal recourse available to people who are struggling with financial debts which they are simply unable to pay off. Though it is essentially designed to provide respite to people, there are rules attached to it. One of them is about the transfer of property prior to a bankruptcy filing. Many people transfer assets (jewelry, shares, property, etc.) to family and friends in order to avoid them becoming a part of the bankruptcy estate. However, the court doesn’t look too kindly on such transfers. Moreover, inform bankruptcy lawyers of Los Angeles based firm Recovery Law [...]

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Who is Notified of Your Bankruptcy Filing?
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Who is Notified of Your Bankruptcy Filing?

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Who is Notified of Your Bankruptcy Filing?

Despite being one of the best legal options to get rid of accumulated debt, people refrain from filing for bankruptcy probably because they fear being judged. One of the major concerns people have is that their bankruptcy will be announced to their family and friends, which probably is shameful for them. While considering bankruptcy, and to quell any fear, it is important that people are aware of who will be aware of their bankruptcy filing. According to Dallas based law firm Recovery Law Group, there are two chapters under which individual debtors can file for bankruptcy – Chapter [...]

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Filed for Bankruptcy but don’t know where the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Courts are? This will help you.

Filed for Bankruptcy but don’t know where the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Courts are? This will help you.

Decoding the four Bankruptcy Chapters

Decoding the four Bankruptcy Chapters

Can you Risk Filing for Bankruptcy Pro se?

Can you Risk Filing for Bankruptcy Pro se?

Can Chapter 13 Bankruptcy be the Solution for High-Interest Credit Cards?

Can Chapter 13 Bankruptcy be the Solution for High-Interest Credit Cards?

Can Bankruptcy Affect 401(K) and Retirement Accounts?

Can Bankruptcy Affect 401(K) and Retirement Accounts?

Bankruptcy Trustee Characteristics and Counter Approach

Bankruptcy Trustee Characteristics and Counter Approach

Bankruptcy Basics of Chapter 9

Bankruptcy Basics of Chapter 9

Bankruptcy and Median Income Calculation

Bankruptcy and Median Income Calculation

Avoid Transfer of Real Estate Prior to Bankruptcy Filing If You Seek Respite from Financial Issues

Avoid Transfer of Real Estate Prior to Bankruptcy Filing If You Seek Respite from Financial Issues

Who is Notified of Your Bankruptcy Filing?

Who is Notified of Your Bankruptcy Filing?

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