Liens come in three forms. They are either consensual, statutory or judicial. A consensual lien is where a debtor voluntarily grants a...

When you file bankruptcy, which of your assets must you declare on your petition? The answer is simple- all of them. But what about the...

What a boring topic you think! Maybe so, but you may come out of this with more questions than answers. If so, then Ive achieved my goal,...

When filing bankruptcy, a debtor must declare all of his/her assets. This is because a debtor can only protect so many assets under the...

When a couple files jointly for bankruptcy and receives a discharge, all their debts that are eligible for discharge are so discharged,...

At least half or more of the U.S. population doesn’t have a Will. So why should you? There are several reasons why you may wish to have a...

The means test is a purely mathematical calculation required by the bankruptcy court for the purpose of determining if an individual...

Many homeowners are behind in their mortgage payments. Combine that fact with the nationwide decline in housing prices, and it is not...

So after months of phone calls and letters from the collection agency, you have finally been served with a Complaint by the Sheriff on...

Those of you filing chapter 7 bankruptcy will face the decision of whether you should reaffirm your secured debts, which are typically...

They say the three most important words in real estate are location, location, location. Likewise, the three most important words in...

Settling your debts in full is a good thing. It can keep you out of bankruptcy, get rid of those pesky collectors, help your credit and...

Republished with Permission  2009 Nolo. Learn about the corporation, LLC, partnership, and sole proprietorship. Before you can decide how...

By Stephen Fishman, J.D. Republished with Permission  2009 Nolo. Don’t miss these fourteen tax deductions for your small business. It’s...

By Shae Irving, J.D. Republished with Permission  2009 Nolo. It’s smart to make documents setting forth your wishes for health care in...

By Shae Irving, J.D. Republished with Permission  2009 Nolo. Financial Powers of Attorney: Do You Need One? Creating a durable power of...

By Stephen Elias, Attorney Republished with Permission  2009 Nolo. How foreclosure procedures work, in both judicial and non-judicial...

Republished with Permission  2009 Nolo. What you need to know about dealing with debt collectors. What’s Below: Should I deal with debt...

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Republished with Permission  2009 Nolo. The basic steps involved in a typical Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. Chapter 13 bankruptcy,...