Download or read book Personal Bankruptcy Laws For Dummies written by James P. Caher and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With tips on understanding -- and surviving -- the new bankruptcy laws If you're considering bankruptcy, you need straightforward answers and reliable advice. This handy guide covers it all -- so you can get your finances in line and your life back on track. This updated new edition covers everything you need to know about the new bankruptcy law and includes even better resources. Don't get desperate -- get out of debt instead! Discover how to * Weigh the consequences of bankruptcy * Manage your spending * Find professional help you can trust * Decide on the right type of bankruptcy * Pass the means test * Keep more of your stuff

Download or read book Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals written by David L. Buchbinder and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-31 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly up to date, Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals Provides Students with the Necessary Theory and Practice Needed to Represent Debtors or Creditors The Sixth Abridged Edition of Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals builds on previous editions and offers a concise integration of theory and practice as a basis for improved learning. It presents readable and succinct descriptions of the bankruptcy system, with an emphasis on the paralegal’s role at every stage of a bankruptcy proceeding. Like its parent text, the Abridged Edition is written and formatted for paralegal students who need a practical introduction to the code and rules of bankruptcy law. It focuses on the nuts and bolts of a Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy case to provide paralegals with a general understanding of the bankruptcy process.? New to the Sixth Edition: Updated Official Bankruptcy Forms Cites to recent and noteworthy case opinions The most recent statutory adjustment of dollar exemption amounts (and other provisions) in the Bankruptcy Code Professors and students will benefit from: Straightforward writing that explains basic consumer bankruptcy in ordinary English A helpful overview of the bankruptcy code and rules A comprehensive introduction to client interview skills and the client interview process An integrated narrative fact pattern allowing students to learn the topic of each chapter interactively Step-by-step guidance through the paralegal’s role at every stage of the bankruptcy proceeding Simple instructions for completing and submitting documentation in a timely manner Content focused on consumer bankruptcy, primarily from the debtor’s perspective Means testing concepts covered in a dedicated chapter A useful tutorial on means testing procedure A downloadable forms manual on the publisher’s website A wealth of helpful teaching aids within the book, including: examples procedural checklists summaries of the law discussion questions learning objectives glossary of common bankruptcy terms

Download or read book The American Bar Association Guide to Credit and Bankruptcy written by American Bar Association and published by Random House Reference Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares essential information on how to build and protect one's credit, explains how to make informed decisions about debts and bankruptcy, and covers the latest changes in bankruptcy law, credit card rates, and home equity loans.

Download or read book The Logic and Limits of Bankruptcy Law written by Thomas H. Jackson and published by Beard Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A careful analysis of the fundamentals of bankruptcy law.

Download or read book J K Lasser s The New Bankruptcy Law and You written by Nathalie Martin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-01-11 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the new bankruptcy law--and what it means for you Sweeping changes to U.S. bankruptcy law--the first major changes to the law in twenty- seven years--are occurring right now. If you're unfamiliar with the new bankruptcy law and how it could affect you, this book will quickly get you up to speed. While J.K. Lasser's The New Bankruptcy Law and You thoroughly covers this latest reform, along with its options and alternatives, it also answers must-know bankruptcy questions, such as: how do you decide whether bankruptcy is the right path to take, and if it is, when should you file? Other topics discussed include: * The new law versus the old law * The basics of bankruptcy law that apply to all bankruptcies * Preparing to file for bankruptcy * The liquidation option: Chapter 7 * The payment plan option: Chapter 13 * The basics of debtor-creditor law * Preparing for a bright financial future * And much more With over twenty years of experience as bankruptcy attorneys, and a dozen years of experience educating people about money, authors Nathalie Martin and Stewart Paley can help you successfully navigate the world of bankruptcy and show you how to put yourself in a position where you'll never have to think about it again. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, J.K. Lasser's The New Bankruptcy Law and You can help you make more informed financial decisions when dealing with complicated bankruptcy issues.

Download or read book How to File for Bankruptcy written by Stephen Elias and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Treatise on the Bankruptcy Law of the United States written by Harold Remington and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 958 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Who Needs Bankruptcy Law written by Edward R. Morrison and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essay summarizes four papers: “Bargaining Around Bankruptcy: Small Business Distress and State Law,” 38 Journal of Legal Studies 255 (2009); “Bankruptcy's Rarity: An Essay on Small Business Bankruptcy in the United States,” 5 European Company & Financial Law Review 172 (2008); “Small Business Bankruptcy and the Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act of 2005,” A Report to the United States Small Business Administration (2007); and Douglas G. Baird & Edward R. Morrison, “Serial Entrepreneurs and Small Business Bankruptcies,” 105 Columbia Law Review 2310 (2005).

Download or read book Consumer Bankruptcy written by Henry J. Sommer and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1994-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maximize your bankruptcy filing benefits. If you have to file a personal bankruptcy case, you can find the accessible, authoritative guidance you'll need to do it right in order to get the fresh start you deserve. One of America's top bankruptcy lawyers, Henry J. Sommer, clearly and carefully takes you through the process of filing under chapter 7 and chapter 13.helps you determine which course is better.alerts you to the legal protections you enjoy under the sweeping Bankruptcy Code.assists you in getting the right legal counsel.and helps remove concern about the stigma associated with bankruptcy. This plain-English version of Sommer's definitive manual, Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice, provides you with a lucid overview of how bankruptcy works, then helps you: * Determine if bankruptcy is finally the best path for you to take * Select an alternative means of financial restoration if it is not * Understand the myriad forms involved when filing * Prepare for the sometimes complex proceedings once the paperwork is done * Effectively use such ""shields"" as automatic stays and exemption provisions * Capitalize on the many advantages of using bankruptcy court as a forum * Work more wisely with your attorney--and much, much more! Along the way, Consumer Bankruptcy dispels many of the tired myths surrounding bankruptcy, highlights many of its hidden advantages, assists you in devising a workable fee arrangement with your lawyer, and even alerts you to the rights you have as a creditor if you choose to make a claim against a business in bankruptcy.

Download or read book Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals written by David L. Buchbinder and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-31 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly up to Date, Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals Provides Students with the Necessary Theory and Practice Needed to Represent Debtors or Creditors The Twelfth Edition of Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals builds on previous editions and offers a concise integration of theory and practice as a basis for improved learning. It presents readable and succinct descriptions of the bankruptcy system with an emphasis on the paralegal’s role at every stage of a bankruptcy proceeding. With thorough coverage of the practical aspects of representing debtors or creditors, this popular text prepares students to succeed as paralegals in all areas of bankruptcy. It focuses on the nuts and bolts of commercial bankruptcies, including the Chapter 11 process. New to the Twelfth Edition: Updated Official Bankruptcy Forms Cites to recent and noteworthy case opinions The most recent statutory adjustment of dollar exemption amounts (and other provisions) in the Bankruptcy Code Professors and students will benefit from: Straightforward writing that explains basic consumer bankruptcy in ordinary English Thorough coverage of bankruptcy consumer representation creditor representation assisting with the handling of a Chapter 11 case A helpful overview of the bankruptcy code and rules A comprehensive introduction to client interview skills and the client interview process An integrated narrative fact pattern allowing students to learn the topic of each chapter interactively Step-by-step guidance through the paralegal’s role at every stage of the bankruptcy proceeding Simple instructions for completing and submitting documentation in a timely manner Detailed treatment of means testing, including a tutorial A downloadable forms manual on the publisher’s website A wealth of helpful teaching aids within the book, including: examples procedural checklists summaries of the law discussion questions learning objectives glossary of common bankruptcy terms

Download or read book The Executive Guide to Corporate Bankruptcy written by Thomas J. Salerno and published by Beard Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive yet easy-to-read guide through the intricacies of the Chapter 11 corporate bankruptcy process. Ideal for executives, management, board members, and other professionals who need to become conversant in the corporate bankruptcy process.

Download or read book The Bankruptcy Legal Leadership Seminar written by Reedlogic Staff and published by Execsense. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bankruptcy Legal Leadership Seminar features ten speeches totaling more than four hours and 100 pages of authoritative, insider?s perspectives on the best practices of attorneys who have handled hundreds of bankruptcy related cases on behalf of their clients. Featuring attorneys who have represented clients in various bankruptcy related legal issues, this seminar provides a broad yet comprehensive overview of specific strategies that every bankruptcy legal professional needs to know about the roles and motivations of the people involved in such a case. Each speaker discusses their personal strategies for establishing client relationships and preparing their case in both the audio CD and book of speeches. Also included is an interactive workbook with key questions and action points for creating legal strategies based on what is discussed in the seminar. The seminar features speeches by:1. Michael L. Cook, Partner - Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP ? ?A Focus on Business Bankruptcy?; 2. Duncan N. Darrow, Partner - Sidley Austin ? ?The Process of Creating a Fresh Start for a Company?; 3. David Lander, Partner - Thompson Coburn ? ?How to Best Serve Your Clients?;4. Richard A. Lapping, Partner - Thelen Reid & Priest LLP ? ?The Complexities of Bankruptcy Law?;5. Daniel M. Lewis, Partner - Arnold & Porter LLP ? ?Primary Responsibilities of a Bankruptcy Attorney?;6. Thomas J. Salerno, Partner - Squire Sanders ? ?Bankruptcy Attorney: A Misnomer?;7. Eric Schaffer, Partner - ReedSmith ? ?The Last True Generalists?;8. Robert Soriano, Shareholder - Carlton Fields ? ?The Roles of a Bankruptcy Lawyer?;9. Arthur Steinberg, Partner, Co-Chair, "Business Reorganization and Creditors? Rights";10. Kaye Scholer ? ?Creating Exit Strategies in Bankruptcy? ;11. Irving E. Walker, Partner - Saul Ewing LLP ? ?The Bankruptcy Attorney as Advisor, Warrior, and Peacemaker?.The seminar includes a CD (with the audio of the live speeches), book, Seminar Padfolio and interactive workbook. In this seminar, you will learn answers to questions such as the following, and many more: 1. What are the financial implications of bankruptcy law and how do you add the most value for your clients?2. Walk me through your personal strategy for helping clients in bankruptcy create a game plan? 3. How would you articulate your negotiations strategy in bankruptcy proceedings?4. Walk me through the roles and motivations of each of the key players in a bankruptcy case?5. Walk me through a case study from a previous client and why you went through that type of strategy on their behalf?6. What is your goal when working with your client? What do you need to do in order to be successful on their behalf?7. What are the biggest mistakes that clients often make that get them into trouble with bankruptcy related legal issues?8. What strategies have you developed personally to help your clients with some of these issues?9. What questions do clients need to be prepared to answer?

Download or read book Personal Bankruptcy written by William C. Hillman and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Handbook for Chapter 7 Trustees written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Business Bankruptcy Law in Focus written by Daniel A. Austin and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 851 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As part of the In Focus Casebook Series, Business Bankruptcy Law In Focus, offers a comprehensive, practice-oriented approach to the legal and practical aspects of business bankruptcy. By providing real world scenarios throughout, the text gives students numerous opportunities to apply what they are learning, and solidify their understanding of important concepts. Clear explanatory text, case previews and case follow ups further clarify the doctrine and aid in student understanding of concepts. With its focus on business bankruptcy, this text begins by reviewing the basics of business entities and debt along with essential business bankruptcy concepts, then moves onto covering powers of debtor in possession, drafting and confirming a plan of reorganization, evolving forms of business bankruptcy (e.g. liquidation of assets, prepackaged and pre-negotiated, structured dismissals, etc.). It then introduces cross-border insolvencies under Chapter 15 of the Code, bankruptcy jurisdiction, including core and noncore proceedings following the Supreme Court decision in Stern v. Marshall. Features: Fresh approach that uses selected cases to illustrate key developments in the law and to show how courts develop and apply doctrine Approachable manner and assessment features provide an experiential environment for students Hands-on approach encourages students to apply concepts to real-world scenarios, offer many opportunities for students to apply their knowledge Assessment features include: Real Life Applications Applying the Concepts Case Previews and Post Case Follow Ups The purchase of this Kindle edition does not entitle you to receive 1-year FREE digital access to the corresponding Examples & Explanations in your course area. In order to receive access to the hypothetical questions complemented by detailed explanations found in the Examples & Explanations, you will need to purchase a new print casebook.

Download or read book Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies written by James P. Caher and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2003-02-28 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The number of new personal bankruptcies filed each year continue to increase. And there is no relief in sight. Bankruptcy is never a painless or easy decision, but with a little know-how, you can get through this process with a minimum of headache, heartache, and indigestion. With a clear focus towards the future, you can then begin to get your finances—and your life—back in order. If you’re considering bankruptcy, are currently in the process of filing for bankruptcy, or on the brink of bankruptcy and looking for a way to get through debt, Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies can help you make the best decisions about your financial future. Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies is a nuts-and-bolts toolbox, which covers both Chap7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Written by two seasoned experts on bankruptcy law, this easy-to-follow guide walks you through the bankruptcy process and explains how to rebuild your credit after filing for bankruptcy. Straightforward answers and re liable advice can help you sort out all of your possibilities, with a clear understanding of what you have to gain and what’s to lose. This carefully written guidebook will show you how to: Consider alternatives to bankruptcy Decide which type of bankruptcy is right for you Prevent further financial damage before filing for bankruptcy Defend yourself from bill collectors and the IRS Save your home and other important assets Wipe out credit card debt Use bankruptcy to deal with tax debts Repair your credit and stay out of financial trouble Filled with expert tips and tactics for navigating the world of bankruptcy, Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies gives you the ammunition and information you need to intelligently and confidently choose your own best path and get back on your feet again.