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Idaho Bankruptcy Court Holds that Later-Recovered Assets Revert to Borrower Absent Plan Provision to the Contrary

Troutman Sanders

Bankruptcy Court for the District of Iowa, absent a plan provision providing otherwise, those funds revert to the debtors. In In re McCrorey , the debtors confirmed a chapter 13 plan, which required them to make payments for 60 months and provided no payments to unsecured creditors.

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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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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a great financial solution for those struggling with debt, especially unsecured debts. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you as the debtor can discharge most unsecured obligations after liquidating nonexempt assets. In this blog, we discuss what assets and property a debtor may lose in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Does Chapter 13 Wipe All of Your Credit?

Sawin & Shea

The court will then order a bankruptcy stay — also called an automatic stay — that prohibits creditors and lenders from collecting what you owe. This plan states that you’re committed to paying back something to creditors in monthly installments, and you detail the minimum amount you’ll pay as well as the duration of the plan.

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Bankruptcy Chapter 7 vs 13: Which Is The Best Option?

Debt Free Colorado

Consider your income, assets, creditors, expenditures, and your ability to pass the means test while selecting between Chapter 13 and Chapter 7. Creditors are prohibited from contacting you after your petition is filed. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is appropriate for unsecured debtors. Chapter 13 (Reorganization).

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SURVIVING FINANCIAL DISTRESS FROM COVID-19 IN THE RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SERVICE INDUSTRY

BN Lawyers

Work with Creditors. Most creditors (lenders, suppliers, employees) will be aware of the distress facing the entire service industry. Many creditors will be willing to work with businesses. Creditors face their own pressures. To the extent possible, payments to creditors should be delayed while negotiations are ongoing.

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How Businesses Use Corporate Debt Restructuring for Liquidity

Debt RR

Debts can quickly cripple a business, and negotiating more favorable terms with creditors is usually the best way out. Many businesses are both debtors and creditors. Creditors can cut their losses, and everyone can come to an agreement on how to move forward with a deal that benefits everyone involved.