by Ofer Shmucher | Jun 28, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Florida Law, Uncategorized
One of the biggest fears, for anyone is thinking of filing for bankruptcy, is that they have go to court. They are expecting someone to yell at them or give them a hard time for filing for bankruptcy, likely that is not the case. Most of the time your court hearing... by Ofer Shmucher | Feb 27, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Uncategorized
When you file for bankruptcy you automatically get appointed a trustee in your case. You also automatically have a court date scheduled for a meeting of the creditors (341 meeting). At the meeting of the creditors your appointed trustee will be asking you certain... by Ofer Shmucher | Feb 17, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Florida Law, Uncategorized
When you file for bankruptcy in Florida you need to list all of your assets and all of your debts. One asset people tend to forget is their tax return. Your tax return is an asset and should be listed on your bankruptcy schedule. If you have yet to file you should... 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 | Jan 1, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Uncategorized, US Bankruptcy Law
Now that it is 2011 people tend to get ready to file their taxes in hopes of obtaining a refund. So it is that time of the year that I hear the same question asked repeatedly by clients, “If I file for bankruptcy will I have to pay taxes or a tax penalty on the debts...
