Peter Bricks

Oct 15, 20103 min read

When You Should Not File Bankruptcy

Yes, even bankruptcy attorneys recognize there are certain times when those in debt should not file bankruptcy. There have been plenty of...

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Peter Bricks

Oct 6, 20103 min read

How Much Do You Have to Pay Your Unsecured Creditors in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

The majority of people who file chapter 13 bankruptcy do not do so because they want to devise an orderly way to pay their unsecured...

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Peter Bricks

Sep 20, 20103 min read

How Do You Cram Down a Car in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Although no one wants to file bankruptcy, it is important that if someone is going to go through the process, he/she understands all the...

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Peter Bricks

Sep 12, 20103 min read

How Do You Redeem a Car in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Contrary to some assumptions, debtors in chapter 7 bankruptcy do not have to turn in their vehicles, as a general rule. The most common...

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Peter Bricks

Sep 3, 20102 min read

What to Know Before Setting up a Limited Liability Corporation in Georgia

Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs) in Georgia contain similar characteristics of both corporations and partnerships. For taxation...

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Peter Bricks

Sep 1, 20103 min read

Why You Shouldnt Move Out of Your House Right Away if Your Lender Wins a Motion to Lift Stay

Whether in a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a lender has the right to file a Motion to Lift Stay, to get at their collateral. This...

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Peter Bricks

Aug 31, 20102 min read

Who is the Bankruptcy Trustee?

When you file bankruptcy, a trustee is appointed by the Office of the United States Trustee to administer your case. Barring an unusual...

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Peter Bricks

Aug 13, 20103 min read

How Did I Arrange to Pass on my House? It’s in my Will! Wait, is it?

One of the most common areas of estate planning that is overlooked seems to be the actual ownership interests in property. Oftentimes, a...

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Peter Bricks

Aug 12, 20102 min read

Can you Discharge Income Taxes in Bankruptcy?

Many debtors filing bankruptcy think they cannot discharge income taxes in bankruptcy. However, that is not true. Income taxes can be...

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Peter Bricks

Jul 29, 20102 min read

Debt Settlement Companies: Reasons to be Concerned

In April 2010, the General Accountability Office issued a 45 page report very critical of Debt Settlement companies, which can be found...

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Peter Bricks

Jul 29, 20102 min read

What is a Motion to Lift Stay?

Upon filing of a bankruptcy case, the automatic stay immediately kicks in. The importance of the stay instantly kicking in cannot be...

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Peter Bricks

Jul 23, 20103 min read

What is the Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy?

I have seen my fair share of debtors who file bankruptcy without needing immediate relief. They might be current on all their bills and...

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Peter Bricks

Jul 18, 20102 min read

Important Dates to consider when filing bankruptcy

Filing bankruptcy is painful enough for most debtors. The last thing you want to do on top of that is to make a mistake in your filing...

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Peter Bricks

Jul 9, 20103 min read

What Happens at Your 341 Meeting of Creditors?

No matter which chapter of bankruptcy you file, you will have to attend a debtors exam with your assigned trustee (also known as your 341...

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Peter Bricks

Jul 4, 20102 min read

Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: What Not to do Before Filing

When you file a bankruptcy petition, you are filing a voluntary bankruptcy petition, as it is called. However, the word voluntary applies...

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Peter Bricks

Jul 1, 20103 min read

What are Your Bankruptcy “Exemptions”?

Perhaps the most common question I get when I am talking to a client for the first time about filing bankruptcy is Don’t I have to give...

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Peter Bricks

Jun 3, 20104 min read

What Happens After You File Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case?

While it can be argued that the effort and preparation required in just filing a Chapter 7 case constitutes the majority of the work the...

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Peter Bricks

May 25, 20104 min read

What Happens After You File Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case?

You have finally gone into your attorneys office and signed your bankruptcy papers for your chapter 7, so like most debtors you are...

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Peter Bricks

May 11, 20103 min read

Banking Account Pointers Prior to Bankruptcy Filing

Many bankruptcy debtors have very limited disposable funds in the form of liquid cash prior to their bankruptcy filing. What they have in...

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Peter Bricks

May 11, 20103 min read

Is There A Conflict Of Interest For A Lawyer In Drafting Wills For Spouses?

When couples consult a lawyer about a prenuptial agreement, they are usually surprised to hear that the lawyer can only represent one...

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