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Preparing for Bankruptcy

Before you file for bankruptcy, reviewing your financial situation, speaking with an experienced bankruptcy attorney, and examining all of your possible options is best practice. Beyond being able to provide all of the relevant financial information associated with your assets and liabilities, preparing for bankruptcy involves understanding how your income, or lack thereof, along with the goals of your bankruptcy relate to the type of bankruptcy you file.

Preparing for bankruptcy requires a complete and accurate accounting of your assets and debts. Proper due diligence is essential in helping you regain your financial independence, and Duncan & Brow, Attorneys at Law, has decades of experience to assist you. In addition, bankruptcy can often be filed without forfeiting retirement assets, and should be considered before the liquidation of retirement accounts.

THE LIMITATIONS OF BANKRUPTCY

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Obtaining a discharge in either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 will eliminate debts from credit cards, medical bills, and other personal loans; however, some financial obligations, such as child support, alimony, and tax debts, may not be dischargeable. However, if you are delinquent on any debt that is dischargeable, a Chapter 13 can help you cure those delinquencies and get back on track.

THE FIRST STEPS IN PREPARING FOR BANKRUPTCY

The first step is speaking with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. At Duncan & Brow, Attorneys at Law, we have helped hundreds of individuals and married couples regain their financial independence. If you are interested in taking the first step toward resolving your own financial troubles, give us a call any time – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – to schedule your initial consultation.

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I was nervous about filing bankruptcy but they made the process easy and explained it in a way I could understand. The office assistant has excellent customer service skills and answers all my questions every time I call.
Matt really cares about his clients and does everything he can to help them out of their current situation.
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