Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the case of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy , the court appoints a trustee who is in charge of selling off (liquidating) a debtor’s non-exempt assets. If a debtor has assets that are not protected under those statutes, the trustee can liquidate those items and use the proceeds to pay creditors back something.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 25, 2022

However, which type of bankruptcy you file will also depend on what kind of debt you have. Secured and unsecured debt is handled differently in Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13. What is Secured Debt? Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral. What is Unsecured Debt?

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Collections Law

JULY 1, 2020

Have you lost all hope of recovering a long-overdue debt? You’ve tried everything in your power, but the debtor doesn’t respond or keeps making excuses to buy more time. You might be preparing to write off these dues as bad debts — but there is still light at the end of the tunnel. Why Hire a Collections Attorney?

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 3, 2023

This type of bankruptcy enables the debtor to combine their debts, reach an agreement on a lower overall number and submit to a three-to-five-year plan for debt repayment. A case may be changed from a Chapter 13 filing to a Chapter 7 liquidation if the debtor doesn’t make payments on time.

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