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Can Bankruptcy Erase My Tax Debts?

By Kelley Kaplan & Eller |

Many individual debtors who file for bankruptcy, especially under Chapter 7, do so in order to receive a discharge of their debts and to get a clean start financially speaking. A wide range of common consumer debts are eligible for discharge under the US Bankruptcy Code, and those debts often include credit card debt,… Read More »

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Can I Seek an Early Discharge in My Chapter 13 Case?

By Kelley Kaplan & Eller |

Are you currently considering a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing, or are you currently in the process of working through the terms of a repayment plan in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case? If so, you likely know that the terms of a Chapter 13 repayment plan are long. To be sure, Chapter 13 repayment plans… Read More »

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When is Personal Bankruptcy the Right Decision?

By Kelley Kaplan & Eller |

Many individuals who are struggling with debt know that bankruptcy may be an option for them, but they worry and wonder: when is personal bankruptcy the right decision to make? According to a recent article in The New York Times discusses how there is still an assumed stigma around filing for personal bankruptcy, but… Read More »

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Protecting Personal Assets in Bankruptcy

By Kelley Kaplan & Eller |

In a bankruptcy case, one of the major concerns that many debtors have is how and whether they can protect personal assets. It is important to know that business bankruptcy cases do not involve personal assets (unless the business is a sole proprietorship, or unless there is an issue in which one of the… Read More »

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How Bankruptcy Can Benefit South Florida Small Businesses

By Kelley Kaplan & Eller |

If you run a small business in South Florida and are struggling with business debt, have you considered the possibility of a business bankruptcy? According to a study reported in PR Newswire and conducted by researchers at Brigham Young University, Harvard University, University of Chicago, and University of Toronto, small business owners do not… Read More »

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Bankruptcy and Unemployment: What to Know

By Kelley Kaplan & Eller |

Financial difficulties and plans to file for personal bankruptcy often go hand in hand. For many residents of South Florida, financial struggles begin or are exacerbated by a job loss. In some cases, debtors are unable to find another job, and financial difficulties worsen. Even when debtors are able to find new employment, they… Read More »

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Common Mistakes Before Business Bankruptcy Filings

By Kelley Kaplan & Eller |

When your business is facing financial uncertainty or financial difficulties, you may be discussing the possibility of a bankruptcy filing. As you consider your options, it is important to know that there are some common mistakes that business owners make leading up to a bankruptcy case, and you can avoid them by planning ahead…. Read More »

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Congress to Consider New Consumer Bankruptcy Proposal

By Kelley Kaplan & Eller |

Congress may soon consider a new bankruptcy reform bill introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren, according to CBS News. Warren has previously moved to introduce legislation aimed at bankruptcy reform, and she plans to reintroduce a bill for the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act. In a statement connected to the proposed legislation, Warren emphasized that, when… Read More »

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How Bankruptcy Can Stop Creditors from Suing You

By Kelley Kaplan & Eller |

Florida residents who are struggling with debt often find themselves in stressful situations where it seems impossible to get the debt under control. In addition to the anxiety that dealing with seemingly insurmountable debt often brings, many debtors worry that they will face legal action from creditors or debt collectors. If you are in… Read More »

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What Is a Single Asset Real Estate Debtor and Why Does It Matter?

By Kelley Kaplan & Eller |

Any smaller business in South Florida that is currently considering a Subchapter V bankruptcy filing has likely come across information about the “single asset real estate debtor,” and how this type of debtor is ineligible for Subchapter V. If your business has any type of real estate dealings, you may be confused about what… Read More »

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