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Why creditors should know what it means to “pierce the corporate veil”

Collections Law

This scenario can be frustrating to a debtor. We have successfully pierced the corporate veil to collect on debts from the creditor company’s owners or shareholders. Unless the debtor can pierce the corporate veil. A creditor may be able to pierce the corporate veil if: The court suspects fraudulent or dishonest conduct.

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Navigating Debt Collection After Death: What Happens If A Debtor Dies?

Collections Law

Inevitably, a business may find themselves in a situation where a debtor or business owner dies with an outstanding bill. This is obviously a sensitive topic and can be a complex issue for a creditor. When a debtor dies, their outstanding debts do not die with them. The executor will also facilitate the payment of debts.

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What Can I Do About Creditor Harassment?

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After you file for bankruptcy, it is illegal for your creditors to continue contacting you and asking for payments. If a creditor breaks the law, you can contact a lawyer to pursue a case against them. Here is a closer look at how you can take action against creditor harassment. Finally, you can have some peace!

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Collaborative Approaches between Creditors and Debt Collection Attorneys in New York

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It is challenging to balance these factors for creditors who collect payments from debtors. As such, many creditors hire debt collection attorneys to ensure they comply with existing ethical and legal standards. However, adding a third party, such as an attorney, allows debtors to communicate and negotiate openly.

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Questions to Ask a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyer Before Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

If you’re struggling with debt and considering bankruptcy, speaking with a bankruptcy lawyer can help you determine your best options and give you some clarity on how the process works. At Sawin & Shea, LLC, our Chapter 7 Bankruptcy lawyers have helped clients just like you in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

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My debtor has no assets in my state, but he does in Massachusetts. Can you help?

Collections Law

If you have obtained a judgment in your state only to learn the debtor no longer has any assets there, you can look to assets they have in other states, such as Massachusetts. We file those with the court clerk, who then notifies the debtor. When time is money, this method can be preferable. Collection agencies can’t do any of this.

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Can you still collect if the debtor has filed for bankruptcy?

Collections Law

You may still receive some payment through bankruptcy, even if you cannot collect on the entire amount the business owes you. Filing your proof of claim Once you receive notice that your debtor has declared bankruptcy, you should review the paperwork and your status as a listed creditor. At Law Offices of Alan M.

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