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Consumer bankruptcy cases are generally governed under chapters 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code (while individuals can also file under chapter 11, this is more rare and expensive). A natural question consumers ask is – what is the difference between chapters 7 and 13 and which is the best one to file under? Chapter 7 cases are typically known as “liquidation bankruptcies.” That means... Read More

In chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, debtors are required to file a document called a “Statement of Intention” for any property which is the collateral for a debt that is not covered by any bankruptcy exemptions. The Statement of Intention lists three options for each such piece of property: i. Surrender ii. Redeem iii. Reaffirm This article focuses on the “Reaffirm” option and provides a brief... Read More

For various reasons, it is common for individuals to put off creating their will and other estate planning documents. Many believe that they do not have sufficient assets to warrant the creation of a will, that enlisting the help of an attorney is simply too expensive or that planning for one’s death is an unpleasant topic that they wish to avoid. However, there are numerous pressing reasons... Read More