Peter Bricks

May 6, 20102 min read

Can You Get Rid of All Liens in Bankruptcy?

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

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Peter Bricks

Apr 28, 20102 min read

Which Assets Must You Declare When You File Bankruptcy?

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...

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Peter Bricks

Apr 22, 20103 min read

Why Trust a Trust?

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,...

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Peter Bricks

Apr 19, 20104 min read

Why It is Important to Identify Any Possible Inheritances Prior to Bankruptcy

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...

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Peter Bricks

Apr 12, 20102 min read

What Your Bankruptcy Filing Means to Your Co-debtors

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

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Peter Bricks

Apr 5, 20102 min read

Do You Need a Will?

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...

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Peter Bricks

Apr 5, 20103 min read

What is the Means Test?

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

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Peter Bricks

Mar 26, 20102 min read

How to get rid of an entirely unsecured mortgage in a Chapter 13

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

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Peter Bricks

Mar 19, 20102 min read

You just got served with a collections lawsuit – What should you do?

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

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Peter Bricks

Mar 13, 20104 min read

Bankruptcy and Property: What are the Effects of Bankruptcy on Your House and Car?

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

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Peter Bricks

Mar 13, 20102 min read

Disclose Everything on Your Bankruptcy Petition

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

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Peter Bricks

Mar 13, 20102 min read

Be Careful of Income Consequences When Settling Debts

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...

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Peter Bricks

Mar 10, 20104 min read

Learn About Business Ownership Structures

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

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Peter Bricks

Mar 10, 20107 min read

Top Tax Deductions For Your Small Business

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

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Peter Bricks

Mar 10, 20105 min read

The Living Will and Power of Attorney for Health Care: An Overview

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

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Peter Bricks

Mar 10, 20104 min read

Financial Powers of Attorney: Do You Need One?

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

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Peter Bricks

Mar 10, 20105 min read

How Foreclosure Works

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

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Peter Bricks

Mar 1, 20103 min read

Dealing With Collection Agencies FAQ

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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Peter Bricks

Mar 1, 20105 min read

Rebuilding Credit FAQ

Republished with Permission 2009 Nolo. Improve a poor credit rating so your next credit check is better. What’s Below: Where do credit...

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Peter Bricks

Mar 1, 20104 min read

An Overview of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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

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