Your Easy-to-Follow Action Plan for Financial Recovery Fighting off creditors and trying to pay mountain-high bills can weigh anyone down. Stop living day-to-day and regain control of your finances once and for all. The Complete Chapter 13 Personal Bankruptcy Guide can help you put an end to the abusive tactics of collection agencies and guide you through filing your own bankruptcy. You deserve a new beginning and it starts right here. Cease Creditor Calls Discharge debts and stop creditors from future harassment. Protect Your Home Save your home from foreclosure and prevent liens and evictions. Protect your Future End garnishments and attachments while protecting your pensions and retirement plans. Strengthen Your Finances Discover ways to raise your credit score and prevent future bankruptcies. Keep Your Car Avoid repossessions and other losses of your personal property. Build Good Credit Get on the road to financial freedom by changing behaviors and managing your re (more…)

The average credit card debt per household is $7,500, and more than 1.6 million Americans file for bankruptcy each year. The American Bar Association Guide to Credit & Bankruptcy answers the questions people commonly ask lawyers about getting, keeping, and repairing credit. • Includes major new requirements of the bankruptcy reform bill, in effect October 2005• Topics include credit card debt, bankruptcy, and other forms of debt such as home mortgages, auto loans, and e-loans.

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The American Bar Association is the nation’s leading legal authority and the largest voluntary professional membership organization in the world. With more than 400,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public.

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A comprehensive guide to the new bankruptcy law–and what it means for you Sweeping changes to U.S. bankruptcy law–the first major changes to the law in twenty- seven years–are occurring right now. If you’re unfamiliar with the new bankruptcy law and how it could affect you, this book will quickly get you up to speed. While J.K. Lasser’s The New Bankruptcy Law and You thoroughly covers this latest reform, along with its options and alternatives, it also answers must-know bankruptcy questions, such as: how do you decide whether bankruptcy is the right path to take, and if it is, when should you file? Other topics discussed include: * The new law versus the old law * The basics of bankruptcy law that apply to all bankruptcies * Preparing to file for bankruptcy * The liquidation option: Chapter 7 * The payment plan option: Chapter 13 * The basics of debtor-creditor law * Preparing for a bright financial future * And much more With over twen (more…)

SIMPLIFY the Bankruptcy ProcessMany small business owners make decisions that prevent them from using the bankruptcy laws to save their businesses, homes, or other property. Bankruptcy for Small Business provides all the information you need to avoid making these kinds of mistakes, hurting your credit permanently, and losing everything you have worked so hard to build. LEARN HOW TO:- Structure your business to avoid losing everything if you have to declare bankruptcy- Keep your business alive even after you file for bankruptcy- Rebuild your credit after having to file for bankruptcy- Declare bankruptcy and still keep your house, car, and personal belongings ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ON:- The difference between the types of bankruptcy and which one is best for you- What creditors are legally allowed to say and do- Dos and don-ts of filing for bankruptcy- Bankruptcy exemptions from each of the 50 states -Explaining the way the law works.–Daily Herald

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According to the United States Bankruptcy Courts, the number of bankruptcies filed each year is on the rise. People file bankruptcy for a variety of reasons, such as preventing foreclosure on their homes, preventing repossession of property, loss of employment, or reducing or eliminating debts. The most common types of bankruptcy for which individuals file are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 involves the surrender of property to pay debts, while a Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows for the retention of property but requires payments over the next three to five years. This book is divided into three sections: evaluating your need to file for bankruptcy, how to file for bankruptcy, and what to do after you have filed. In the first section, you will be provided with evaluation tools, determine your eligibility, learn how to check your credit report for accuracy, and learn about the different types of bankruptcy for which you can file. In the second section, you will (more…)

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In these times of massive credit card debt and stagnating incomes, filing for bankruptcy has become the only relief for thousands of people. The information in How to File for Bankruptcy is so complete that a person can file virtually on his own, without needing to hire a lawyer. By no means does the book encourage filing for bankruptcy, but it will help anyone in serious financial trouble determine if bankruptcy might be a sensible course to take, and examines what kind is appropriate for different individuals. All of the necessary forms are included, complete with explicit directions. Like all Nolo Press titles, this is a straightforward, no-nonsense book of useful advice and specific guidance, written in clear, easy-to-understand language.
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In these times of massive credit card debt and stagnating incomes, filing for bankruptcy has become the only relief for thousands of people. The information in How to File for Bankruptcy is so complete that a person can file virtually on his own, without needing to hire a lawyer. By no means does the book encourage filing for bankruptcy, but it will help anyone in serious financial trouble determine if bankruptcy might be a sensible course to take, and examines what kind is appropriate for different individuals. All of the necessary forms are included, complete with explicit directions. Like all Nolo Press titles, this is a straightforward, no-nonsense book of useful advice and specific guidance, written in clear, easy-to-understand language.

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Take the guesswork out of bankruptcy. The Personal Bankruptcy Answer Book answers the most common questions people facing personal bankruptcy have. Whether you are considering a Chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 bankruptcy, or have already declared bankruptcy, this book will make the entire process less intimidating and scary. Some of the questions it answers includes: Can a creditor put you in jail if you don’t pay your bills? What is the difference between a secured debt and an unsecured debt? a Can I get rid of my student loans by declaring bankruptcy? How long does it take to declare bankruptcy? Will I ever be able to build good credit again?

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Wendell Schollander received his BA in Economics and his MBA from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his law degree from Duke University. Mr. Schollander has practiced law in the corporate and bankruptcy fields for more than thirty years. He has served as general (more…)