Although the trustee in bankruptcy is not a judge, he or she has tremendous influence over a bankruptcy case. Many of my clients do not know what this person does. So here is the quick version of the role of a bankruptcy trustee in Utah and nationwide. So just who is the bankruptcy trustee? Trustee… Continue reading Bankruptcy trustee
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2018 AVVO Award
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Orem, UT – Attorney Douglas L. Barrett of Orem has been named once again a Top Rated Lawyer by the website AVVO. AVVO is he premier online legal marketplace that connects consumers and lawyers. Douglas “The Bankruptcy Guy” Barrett has been practicing bankruptcy law since 2000. Barrett received his… Continue reading 2018 AVVO Award
Bankruptcy for cheap
Bankruptcy for cheap in Utah. Sometimes people are unable to afford the fees charged by bankruptcy attorneys and look to file bankruptcy for cheap. While many attorneys offer payment plans, your case will not be filed until all fees are paid in full. This means that you will not have bankruptcy protection against creditors while… Continue reading Bankruptcy for cheap
Bankruptcy to keep your home
You may want to consider filing bankruptcy to keep your home, or at least use it to delay foreclosure in some difficult circumstances. The majority of people that declare bankruptcy are able to keep their home throughout the process, but some are not. The government does not expect landlords and other property owners to provide… Continue reading Bankruptcy to keep your home
Doing medical bankruptcy
Out-of-pocket medical costs—like deductibles, doctor’s office co-pays, and prescription drugs—pushed more than 10 million Americans below the poverty line in 2015, according to the U.S. Census. So its not surprising that the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in the US is linked to medical expenses. Bankruptcy lawyers deal with doing medical bankruptcy on a daily… Continue reading Doing medical bankruptcy
Bankruptcy and inheritance
Bankruptcy and inheritance in Chapter 13 bankruptcy: If you receive an inheritance while you are in the midst of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan, most courts will require that you pay this amount into your Chapter 13 plan. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case you propose a plan to repay your creditors over a… Continue reading Bankruptcy and inheritance
Bankruptcy to avoid judgment
Should you file bankruptcy to avoid judgment being entered against you? Not an uncommon question around here. First of all lets talk about what a judgment is all about: A judgment is the result when you are sued and either don’t respond to the lawsuit or lose the lawsuit. The judge, in finding in favor of… Continue reading Bankruptcy to avoid judgment
Is bankruptcy like stealing
Is bankruptcy like stealing? I have had this question recently ask of me. My response in that is utterly false. Every year, over one million people file for bankruptcy, whether through Chapter 7, Chapter 12 or Chapter 13. These are good people who are in difficult financial situations. While there is always a few bad… Continue reading Is bankruptcy like stealing
Bankruptcy and IRS Form 1099
So I have been getting a bunch of calls from my clients lately about bankruptcy and IRS Form 1099 that they received in the mail. This being tax time and all it’s important to know your rights. If you filed bankruptcy last year make sure you tell your tax preparer about it – especially if… Continue reading Bankruptcy and IRS Form 1099
When bankruptcy is dismissed
There are a number of reasons why a bankruptcy case can be dismissed. Typically, the causes go from intentional misconduct (i.e., fraud and bad acts) to the failure to do something like to file the correct forms with the court or attend a required hearing. Here are some of the most common reasons when bankruptcy… Continue reading When bankruptcy is dismissed