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Is Bankruptcy Filing Possible If I Have Equity In My Home?

Call: 888-297-6203 Bankruptcy filing is possible even if you have equity in your house. However, if you cannot protect it through exemption, you might end up losing it. There are various factors that determine what will happen to the equity. These include the bankruptcy chapter, the duration of ownership, and the state of federal exemption you are using. Both Chapter 7 and chapter 13 allow you to exempt certain equity in your home. However, the non-exempt equity is treated differently in both these chapters. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, any non-exempt property is handed over to the bankruptcy trustee [...]

2025-08-12T12:57:30+00:00
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Understanding Secured Claims In Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Usually, when individuals file for bankruptcy, they owe a significant amount of debt to their creditors. This outstanding balance is the claim that creditors assert as their own. However, this claim is different from a secured claim. The latter is a debt secured or guaranteed by a property. While paying a debt through bankruptcy, the court sends a notice informing the creditors of a deadline by which they need to submit a ‘proof of claim’ form. This form describes the type of debt (what it is for), the amount owed by the bankruptcy filer, whether the [...]

2025-08-21T13:26:18+00:00
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Effect Of Bankruptcy On Your Credit

Call: 888-297-6203 People contemplating bankruptcy filing are often worried about how it will affect their credit score. However, if your credit is already underwater, bankruptcy would not significantly affect it. In fact, it may help you improve it in the long run. People with good credit scores might see a huge drop in the same after filing for bankruptcy. Though the bankruptcy chapter does not make much difference in your credit score, some creditors might consider you a better credit risk if you filed for bankruptcy under chapter 13. This is because you repaid some of your debts [...]

2025-08-11T04:16:18+00:00
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Differentiating Between Chapter 7 And Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Individuals struggling with debts have the option of filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or chapter 13. To know more about bankruptcy discharge in Los Angeles and the difference between the two chapters, call 888-297-6203. Chapter 7 bankruptcy Also known as liquidation bankruptcy, Chapter 7 can be filed by individuals and business entities whose disposable income is less than the state's median income. Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows you to keep home equity through homestead exemption, insurance, ERISA-qualified retirement plans, personal property up to a specified dollar amount, and public benefits like social security and unemployment benefits. [...]

2025-08-12T11:49:08+00:00
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Are Pensions Exempted In Bankruptcy?

Call: 888-297-6203 For people filing under chapter 7 bankruptcy, some amount of pension can be protected from bankruptcy trustee. This amount depends on which state you reside in as well as on your pension plan. Since all pension plans are different, some retirement plans are protected entirely, while others are partially exempted and some others are not exempted at all, say lawyers of Los Angeles based law firm. Completely exempted pension Irrespective of where you live, certain pensions are completely exempted under bankruptcy laws. Such pensions are not part of the bankruptcy estate and therefore you do not [...]

2025-08-12T11:50:36+00:00
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Evaluating The Value Of Personal Property In Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 According to the lawyers of Los Angeles based law firm, while filing for bankruptcy you need to list all your personal property along with its current value. This is the price that anyone would pay for the property and depends on the condition and age of the property. Moreover, there can be questions from the trustee and creditors regarding the information provided.Thus, written documentation backing the evaluation supporting your claim of the property’s value is important. There are different methods to calculate the value of the property, here are some ways to calculate replacement value of [...]

2023-06-29T04:24:25+00:00
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Get To Know About Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions Here!

Call: 888-297-6203 When individuals file for bankruptcy, federal bankruptcy exemptions are available in certain states to protect the filer’s properties. Through these exemptions, you can protect some of your property including your home, car, certain other possessions like musical instruments, etc. in chapter 7 bankruptcy. In the case of chapter 13 bankruptcy, these exemptions determine what needs to be paid to creditors through the repayment plan. Every state has a set of exemptions that the bankruptcy filers can use, while 17 states allow debtors to choose between state and federal bankruptcy exemptions. These include Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Columbia, [...]

2023-06-29T04:32:09+00:00
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Modifying Chapter 13 Repayment Plan

Call: 888-297-6203 As per lawyers of Los Angeles based law firm, your proposed repayment plan is the most important document in a chapter 13 bankruptcy case. It informs which creditors will be paid and the amount of your monthly payment plan. Unfortunately, a lot can happen between the duration of your 3-5-year repayment plan which can change it. However, you can modify the approved plan as per the changes in your situation. Circumstances that can lead to a modification of your existing chapter 13 repayment plan include job loss, reduction of income, increased expenses due to illness, or [...]

2025-08-12T11:53:02+00:00
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Repayment Plan In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 The most important thing in a chapter 13 bankruptcy is the repayment plan through which creditors are paid over a period of 3-5 years. In chapter 13 bankruptcy, your disposable income is used to pay your creditors. The plan informs how much debt you will be paying to your creditors, how you will do that and the duration of the plan. According to Los Angeles based law firm the plan must be affordable for debtor and approved by court. The plan must focus on priority debts which need to be paid in full and then concentrate on [...]

2025-08-06T07:54:20+00:00
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What To Do If You Are Looking For A Bankruptcy Lawyer In Mesa, Arizona?

Call: 888-297-6203 Battling the stress of the huge mountain of debts can put anybody under a lot of anxiety. A shortage of money can curtail your family’s current requirements as well as your child’s bright future. You could also end up losing your home car or other property due to foreclosure or repossession. However, instead of losing heart, you need to find ways to overcome your debts. An experienced bankruptcy law firm in Mesa, Arizona can help you get rid of your debts through either debt consolidation or bankruptcy. Investigate individual bankruptcy lawyers in Mesa, Arizona Before you [...]

2023-05-05T06:47:12+00:00
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