by Ofer Shmucher | Oct 20, 2010 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Florida Law, Uncategorized
If a debtor chooses to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida they must list all their assets and debts on their bankruptcy petition. Assets include real estate, cars, and personal property. Jewelry falls under personal property. If a debtor is filing for... by Ofer Shmucher | Oct 4, 2010 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Florida Law, Uncategorized
I tend to meet a lot of potential bankruptcy clients who have lots of medical debt, the first question I ask them is what are these medical debts from. I will continue to ask questions to determine if the potential bankruptcy client has a right to sue anyone in a... by Ofer Shmucher | Sep 7, 2010 | Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Client Bankruptcy Cases
Sometimes I meet with clients who are looking to file for bankruptcy in the greater Miami or Fort Lauderdale area, and my clients are either over their exemptions or have non-exempt assets but would still like to file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. They can, but they... by Ofer Shmucher | Sep 6, 2010 | Bankruptcy Process, Client Bankruptcy Cases, Florida Law
Approximately 30 days after a debtor files for bankruptcy in the greater Miami or Fort Lauderdale area they are required to appear at meeting of the creditors (the “341 meeting”). The 341 meeting is a scheduled court appearance in Florida where the debtor will be... by Ofer Shmucher | Sep 5, 2010 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Florida Law
One of the first questions clients ask me when they come into my office is what will happen to my stuff if I file for bankruptcy? More specifically what will happen to my car. Under Florida law when a debtor files for bankruptcy he or she is entitled to exempt...