Category Archives: Exemptions

Could you sue? List it in your bankruptcy papers.

You should always list potential claims, or potential lawsuits, that you have against someone else along with all of your other assets, because the law considers them to be assets and if you don’t list them, you could lose them forever.

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Got real estate? Tell your bankruptcy attorney ASAP.

The first step to take when you are contemplating bankruptcy and you own some real estate.

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Will I be able to keep anything when I file for bankruptcy?

Can you keep your property through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? The short answer to this question is: Maybe. It depends on your situation. This is what something called "exemptions" are for. The way I explain it to clients is this: When you file for bankruptcy, something called ...

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Fourteen things you can do to kick-start the New Jersey bankruptcy process

A handy list of things you will need to start your bankruptcy case in New Jersey.

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Will they take my property after I file bankruptcy?

Image via WikipediaOne reason people find themselves in the position of wanting to transfer their assets before filing for bankruptcy is that they are afraid the bankruptcy trustee will take their stuff after ...

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