Tag: what can I keep in bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Exemptions: Why You Need Them
Like an iron gate protecting an entrance, bankruptcy exemptions protect a debtor’s property against loss in bankruptcy. Theory of Bankruptcy Exemptions In the old days when a person filed bankruptcy, the story goes, their property was taken and sold or ‘liquidated’, the proceeds then divided among creditors. Any remaining debt […]
Keeping Cars in Bankruptcy: Asset Value and Exemptions
Most of my new clients asking about bankruptcy have one question: Attorney Myers: If I file bankruptcy can I keep my car? Answer: Most often the answer is yes. At the same time we need to check a few facts about your situation before we get to the right answer. […]