For many people, going through bankruptcy turns out to be the one of the best things they’ve ever done. So much so, it makes them blissful to recount why…. Read more>>
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Why Bankruptcy Attorneys Shouldn’t Accept Credit Cards
I don’t take credit cards. I don’t think it’s ethical, and here’s why Read more »
How the DOJ Can Mess Up Getting Rid of Tax Debt in Bankruptcy
Tax debt is dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, unlike many other nondischargeable debts (fraud, malicious tort, etc.), tax debt may actually remain in force with no further word from the court. Huh? The IRS or the FTB could come back five years after the discharge and start collecting on taxes Read more »
Sebastian On Why Bankruptcy Is One of The Best Things You’ll Do
Many of my clients are embarrassed to be considering bankruptcy. I get it. But there’s a huge upside to bankruptcy. Don’t trust me? Why not see what Sebastian, my Feline Paralegal, has to say Read more »
Considering Bankruptcy? Tip 6 – Don’t Feel Ashamed
Many clients feel shame about filing for bankruptcy protection. I can tell because they tell me repeatedly that they never thought they would be talking to a lawyer about bankruptcy, Read more »
How Inheritance Impacts Bankruptcy
It’s horrible to have a loved one die. But sometimes the death comes with a silver lining in the form of an inheritance. However, for someone with lots of debt Read more »
Considering Bankruptcy? Tip 3 – Stop Worrying About Credit Score Hit
One of the biggest concerns people have about bankruptcy is triggering a negative hit to their credit score. The anxiety that their credit score will go down even stops some Read more »
Considering Bankruptcy? Tip 2 – Don’t Worry About Losing Everything
Many people are concerned that filing for personal bankruptcy means losing everything they own. After all, in a chapter 7 bankruptcy, everything you own and owe is legally transferred to Read more »
How To Defend Against a Bankruptcy Preference
What is a Preference in Bankruptcy? In bankruptcy, a debtor gives up legal control of most assets to a Bankruptcy Trustee, who can use those assets to pay the debtor’s Read more »
Tax Issues in Divorce: Who Represents Who?
Katie Clunen is a sharp family law attorney in Westlake Village, CA. She recently asked me whether a couple with tax issues going through a divorce need separate attorneys to Read more »