1.) Don’t lie about assets. Anything in your name needs to be listed with your assets. What’s an asset? Anything you could sell or own according to the law. 2.) Don’t leave out creditors or debts. If you leave out a debt then they can come after you for the money. All creditors must know...Read More
Completing a personal bankruptcy checklist prior to filing for bankruptcy can be an overwhelming. Navigating the petition can, however, is made much easier if it’s remembered that the information required in the petition can be divided into several easy-to-understand categories of figures. Assets A debtor’s bankruptcy filing has to list all assets so the extent...Read More
This is a great article about a new foreclosure law in the Worchester Telegram & Gazette. If you or a love one is facing foreclosure give the chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyers at the Law Office of Brian R Lewis a call, it could save your home. By Steven H. Foskett Jr. TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF...Read More
When filing for personal bankruptcy in Massachusetts, you can have a multitude of questions. You may want to know whether one can keep assets like a home, car or furniture after filing for bankruptcy. Understanding which property may be exempt in your bankruptcy proceeding requires an understanding of the federal Bankruptcy Code and specific state...Read More
While the national unemployment rate has dropped slightly, we still aren’t out of the woods. Even many who are working have fallen behind on payments, leading to risk of foreclosure. If you’re considering filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to prevent foreclosure, here are a few things to consider first. Understanding Foreclosure Until your home is...Read More
When making the critical decision to file for personal bankruptcy protection, there is a plethora of information available. In these days of the Internet, iPhones, and information about anything available with the dance of our fingers, it is always possible that we may not pick up on the best, or even accurate information. As with...Read More
Filing bankruptcy is never an easy decision to make. When a person has fallen into too much debt, then it is usually a last resort. However, filing bankruptcy does not mean that your credit is ruined forever. The action stays on your credit report for seven to ten years, but there are many things that...Read More
The Bankruptcy Law Office of Brian R Lewis specializes in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, these are the two most common types. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be used in both personal bankruptcy and business bankruptcy but please call us to discuss the best option for our situation. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy...Read More
