by Ofer Shmucher | Jan 3, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Florida Law, Uncategorized
Tax season is probably the favorite season for bankruptcy trustees because they tend to make the most money during this four month period. How do they make a lot of money ? – Well, your tax returns are ASSETS and in some cases the bankruptcy trustee is entitled to... by Ofer Shmucher | Dec 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
I hear this question at least twice a week. A client will come into the office and say I have a foreclosure sale in one week, if I file for bankruptcy before the sale, how long will I be able to remain in the home? Unfortunately there is no exact answer to this... by Ofer Shmucher | Dec 13, 2010 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Uncategorized
All my clients seem to get nervous prior to their meeting of the creditors because it will be there one and only time they will ever have to go to “court.” Luckily for my clients the 341 meeting of the creditors isn’t a true court hearing, rather it is a hearing with... by Ofer Shmucher | Dec 9, 2010 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Florida Law
The bankruptcy trustee is what I would like to consider the referee of your bankruptcy filing. The trustee has certain duties including: making sure your bankruptcy petition is prepared correctly, reviewing your assets (specifically valuations), and reviewing your... by Ofer Shmucher | Nov 18, 2010 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Uncategorized
My clients often tell me that they are scared to go before a judge. The good news is that most consumer/debtor’s who file for bankruptcy in Florida will likely never have to go before or see a judge at all. Chapter 7 – If you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in South...
