chapter 7

When Consumers Get Notices About A Business’s Bankruptcy — When You Are Suddenly A Creditor.

03/07/18

My community was recently rocked by two businesses who were suddenly in Chapter 7 bankruptcy with unhappy clients and customers.   Chapter 7 bankruptcy for business is a very different process than when people file for

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Can Debtor’s Counsel Also Represent A Non-Filing Spouse (Or Other Party) In A Rule 2004 Examination? Maybe.

02/24/17

conflict of interestThis is an issue that comes up fairly often, although normally no objections are made for a Rule 2004 examination.  As long as the lawyer is not obstructive, it is usually not worth the additional time and expense of filing an objection.  In In re Craig, Ch. 7 Case No.

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What Happens to My Inheritance in Bankruptcy?

12/02/16

It doesn’t happen very often, but sometimes a client who needs to file bankruptcy is also in line to receive an inheritance.  Like a lot of things, what will happen to that inheritance in a bankruptcy case depends on the timing.

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Who Owns The Money In Joint Bank Accounts?

08/03/16

bank accountFunds in joint bank accounts can generally be accessed by all account-holders — each of them can withdraw all of the money in the account regardless of who actually deposited the funds in the account.  This is often the reason for having a joint account.  This can create a huge problem for the account holders when one of them i

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