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What Are Preferential Payments in Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Before someone makes a bankruptcy filing, it is not uncommon for debtors to feel as if they have to make some tough decisions. Which creditors can they pay? This typically occurs because the debtor doesn’t have the money to pay all of their creditors, so they feel they need to rank which ones are more important to pay first.

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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

Nexa Collect

Agencies offer their agents rigorous training and access to advanced tools like skip tracing and bankruptcy scrub to improve the accuracy of their collections. Bankruptcy scrubs alert agents when a bankruptcy filing occurs so they can move quickly to avail themselves of the proceedings as efficiently as possible.

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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

Nexa Collect

Agencies offer their agents rigorous training and access to advanced tools like skip tracing and bankruptcy scrub to improve the accuracy of their collections. Bankruptcy scrubs alert agents when a bankruptcy filing occurs so they can move quickly to avail themselves of the proceedings as efficiently as possible.

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Bankruptcy Disclaimer Did Not Violate FDCPA

Consumer Financial Services Law

A district court in Michigan recently dismissed an FDCPA action, holding that a letter which included a bankruptcy disclaimer was for informational purposes only and did not violate the FDCPA. The case centers around a single letter and a bankruptcy disclaimer. In 2015, Tyler’s mortgage debt was discharged in bankruptcy.

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How to Handle Collection Calls

Sawin & Shea

When you hire Sawin & Shea for your bankruptcy, we give you a phone script that helps you handle collection calls. After you retain the firm, creditors must stop calling you once they have notice of our representation. There are also a few important things you should keep in mind about talking to collection companies and creditors.

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What Is Zombie Debt and Why Is It a Problem?

Credit Corp

It may be possible to settle zombie debt with your original creditor. If you can’t afford to settle the debt or you’re dealing with several collection accounts or judgments, you might consider bankruptcy. While you’re under the protection of bankruptcy, no creditor covered by the petition can take any action to collect from you.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

Bankruptcy may appear to be a scary process, but it does not have to be. You may be able to apply for one of many different types of bankruptcy, each of which accomplishes various aims, depending on your specific situation. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not apply to original creditors or cover company obligations.