Should I Tell My Creditors That I’m Filing Bankruptcy?
Creditor harassment is a common reason people visit bankruptcy attorneys. Collection calls can be a source of frustration and embarrassment. So once you have decided to file bankruptcy, should you tell your creditors? The answer to this question depends on a number of things. First, have you hired an attorney? Once you retain bankruptcy counsel, […]
6 Steps to Assuming a Defaulted Lease in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Sometimes, when people file Las Vegas bankruptcies in Chapter 13, they have a lease that they’ve defaulted on. If the term of the lease hasn’t expired, then the petitioner might be able to assume the lease, that is, resume payments and maintain access to whatever they’re leasing. In most circumstances this is an apartment or […]