Licker Law Firm: Video Library

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• Bankruptcy
• General

Bankruptcy:

• Collections Efforts
  Discussion of collection efforts and effects before and after filing for bankruptcy.
  
• Debor Responsibilities in Reviewing and Filing a Bankruptcy Petition
  Discussion of debtors responsibilities in providing information, reviewing, and filing a bankruptcy petition.
  
• Buying and Selling Property While in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
  
  Discussion of the process of buying or selling property while in a bankruptcy.
  
• What is Median Income?
  Description of median income and how your income affects your bankruptcy.
  
• Myths and Truths About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Part III
  
  A brief description about some myths and truths associated with Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Part III
  
• Myths and Truths About Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Part III
  
  A brief description about some truths and myths associated with filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Part III
  
• Truths and Myths Associated With Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Part II
  
  A brief descrioption oftruths and myths associated with Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Part II
  
• Truths and Myths Associated With Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Part II
  
  A brief description of some truths and myths associated with filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Part II.
  
• What your creditors don't want you to know, incurring debt before bankruptcy.
  Your bankruptcy attorney is not allowed to tell you that incurring debt might benefit you.
  
• Can I discharge my student loan debt? by St. Louis Bankruptcy Attorney Tobias Licker
  Yes, it depends on your situation. Most courts apply the Brunner Test. For more information please contact us for a free consultation at 636-916-5400.
  
• Can I discharge personal property taxes?
  Personal Property taxes are discharged one year after the last time you were able to pay the taxes without penalty.
  
• Can I purchase a vehicle while I am in a chapter 13 bankruptcy?
  Yes, you can purchase a new or used vehicle while your are in bankruptcy.
  
• Can I trade in my vehicle while I am in a chapter 13? Can I trade in my car before filing chapter 7?
  You can trade in your vehicle in your chapter 13, but your car creditor has to agree to release the lien.
  Before you trad in you car before filing chapter 7, talk to your bankruptcy attorney to avoid problems later on. It could be considered a fraudulent transfer which the trustee could avoid. 
  
• Tired Iron Expense in B22 calculation
  Check with your attorney if your bankruptcy court allows the tired iron expense, it is currently being litigated in several districts. For example the court in Kansas City, MO decided it cannot be used. The Southern District of Illinois won't let it go through either. You can use the expense in the St. Louis Metro eara, Eastern District of Missouir. 
  
• What does "lack of feasibility" means in my chapter 13 bankruptcy case?
  The most important thing to do when receiving a notice from the trustee about lack of feasibility is to contact your attorney. The case might get dismissed if a new plan is required.
  
• How to stop a foreclosure when there are previous bankruptcy cases?
  What to do when a foreclosure is scheduled but one had previous chapter 13 bankruptcy filings within the last year?
  What can I do if I am in a chapter 13 but the mortgage company scheduled a new foreclosure date? 
  
• Court costs in Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 in St. Louis Metro East and West
  What are the court costs for a chapter 7 and chapter 13 and how can one pay the court costs in installments?
  
• What should I do when I receive a summons?
  If you are getting sued by one of your creditors, you might want to consider filing bankruptcy to stop the law suit. If your creditor receives a judgment against you he will be able to garnish your wages, freeze your bank account, or place a lien on your property. A bankruptcy can stop these actions and help getting a fresh start.
  
• 180 day bar from re-filing after dismissal of bankruptcy case
  If a motion for relief has been granted and the debtor dismisses the his bankruptcy case, is he automatically barred from re-filing for 180 days?
  
• The benefits of filing a chapter 13
  What are the benefits of filing a chapter 13 and in which situations does the chapter 13 not help?
  
• What happens after having the initial consultation with my bankruptcy lawyer?
  The bankruptcy process after meeting with your bankruptcy lawyer.
• A Chapter 13 bankruptcy case can be filed within 20 minutes if it becomes necessary to stop for example a foreclosure or repossession, however, you must have a credit counseling certificate in order to file.
  A credit counseling certificate is easily obtained, and does not cost more than $15. However it is crucial in filing an emergency chapter 13 bankruptcy case.
• Bankruptcy can help increase your credit score. In most situations credit is better after filing than before because the debt income ratio is better.
  Does Bankruptcy filing help or hurt my credit? How can I increase my credit score and get rid of my debt a the same time?
• How long do I have to wait until I can file for bankruptcy again?
  The waiting period depends on which chapter you filed before and under which chapter you want to file file now. Please note one important thing, the waiting periods does not describe the time you have to wait to file for bankruptcy, it tells you how long you have to wait with filing a bankruptcy case in which you will receive a discharge. There are often situations in which a discharge is not necessary, for example in order to stop a foreclosure, repossession or garnishment.
  

General:

• A&L, Licker Law Firm, LLC Will Help You With Your Car Accident, Family Law or Bankruptcy Case In Western Illinois or Missouri
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