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Inheritance and Bankruptcy
In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, under Section 541 of the Bankruptcy Code, any inheritance that you would become entitled to within 180 days of filing bankruptcy could be an asset of your bankruptcy estate and would need to be immediately reported to your attorney and the...
Detroit Ruled Eligible for Bankruptcy, Are You ?
With this ruling from a bankruptcy judge, the city of Detroit, Michigan has been determined to be eligible for bankruptcy. As a consumer or small business owner, it is not likely that you will need a ruling from a court to determine if you qualify for bankruptcy. All...
Getting your license back through bankruptcy
Getting your license back through bankruptcy.
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How do I know when my bankruptcy case is finished ?
At the conclusion of an individual’s bankruptcy case, the court enters an order closing the case, and a copy of this order is sent to the debtor. Unless the trustee has assets to distribute to creditors, case closing takes place fairly quickly in Chapter 7 cases. In...
TYPES OF BANKRUPTCY AND NON-BANKRUPTCY OPTIONS
Chapter 7 Chapter 7 is designed for debtors who are having financial difficulties and are not able to repay their debts. If your current monthly income is above the State Median income you will be required to perform a Means Test to determine if you are eligible for...