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Explaining the Different Types of Property Liens
Knowing what type of lien a creditor holds is important for determining how to deal with the lien in bankruptcy. Here's a primer on the types of liens you might encounter.
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A judgment lien is a type of security interest that a judgment creditor can obtain against your property. Below you can learn how a creditor gets a judgment lien, what property the lien can affect, and more.
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Exceptions to the Automatic Stay: Repeat Bankruptcy Filings
Bankruptcy's automatic stay prevents creditors from collecting debts from you. But if you've filed multiple cases within a year, you don't get the full benefit of the stay's protection. Learn more.
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Will Bankruptcy Stop the IRS From Collecting Tax Debts?
The automatic stay will stop the IRS from collecting taxes debt that you owe once you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. But depending upon the nature of the tax debt you owe, the IRS may be permitted to collect from you later.
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The Role of the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee
The Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee handles the case until it's closed. Learn how the trustee evaluates your financial condition, sells property, investigates assets that could be liquidated for creditors, and more.
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How Does the Bankruptcy Trustee Get Paid?
The bankruptcy trustee is entitled to compensation for administering your case. But how the trustee gets paid depends on whether you filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Learn more.
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Questions to Expect at the 341 Meeting in Your Bankruptcy Case
During your bankruptcy case, you will attend a meeting with your creditors and the bankruptcy trustee in charge of your case. Find out what questions the bankruptcy trustee must ask you and more.
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Documents Needed For The Meeting of Creditors
Learn about the documents you should bring to your 341 hearing, what you'll turn over before, and the documents you might be asked to provide the trustee afterward.
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Understanding Secured, Unsecured & Priority Claims in Bankruptcy
Each creditor has a claim against your bankruptcy estate when you file for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy trustee will use any money in your estate to pay the creditors' claims, depending on the claim type.
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My Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Was Dismissed for Nonpayment. Should I Appeal?
Can you save your Chapter 13 bankruptcy case if the court dismisses it because you didn’t make your monthly plan payments?
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Appealing the Dismissal of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
The bankruptcy court can dismiss a Chapter 13 case for many reasons, and sometimes, you can file a new bankruptcy right away. But sometimes, it can be in your best interest to appeal the dismissal order to a higher court for further review.
