Here is a quick guide to locate the Utah Bankruptcy Trustee. Here is a comprehensive list of the Utah Bankruptcy Trustee’s listed by bankruptcy chapter. Included are their Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number and Email address: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Steven R. Bailey, Chapter 7 Panel Trustee 2454 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84401 E-mail: lawoffice@baileylaw.org… Continue reading Locate the Utah Bankruptcy Trustee
Category: Utah Chapter 7
Can I file bankruptcy with a leased car?
Can I file bankruptcy with a leased car? Yes, you can file bankruptcy with a leased car in Utah but if you are hoping to retain the vehicle, there are special requirements that your attorney will need to follow in order for you to keep the car. You can keep a vehicle in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or… Continue reading Can I file bankruptcy with a leased car?
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How Long Does It Take?
One of the common questions people ask us is how long does it take to complete a Chapter 13 cases. As I have written about other types of bankruptcy such as Chapter 7 cases take a matter of months in most cases however Chapter 13 cases can take from 3-5 years to complete. Here is… Continue reading Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How Long Does It Take?
Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 How Long Does It Take
If you are considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Utah, one of the first questions you probably have is “how long does it take?” The answer, like many things in life (and certainly in the law), is that it depends. Every bankruptcy case is different and it also depends on the chapter you file.… Continue reading Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 How Long Does It Take
How bankruptcy affects your life
This topic is complex and difficult to answer concisely since many different aspects of your life can be impacted by filing for bankruptcy. Here are three ways bankruptcy affects your life. Sometimes people feel guilty or ashamed that they have gone bankrupt, particularly since society has developed a negative stigma around bankruptcy. However, like any… Continue reading How bankruptcy affects your life
What is a bankruptcy trustee
When a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition is filed in Utah, two trustees are appointed, the U.S. Trustee and the Chapter 7 Trustee. The Utah Chapter 7 Trustee’s purpose is to administer the case and liquidate the debtor’s nonexempt assets. If all the debtor’s assets are somehow protected or are subject to valid liens, the trustee… Continue reading What is a bankruptcy trustee
Bankruptcy discharge in Utah- what is it
The Bankruptcy Discharge in Utah: For those filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Utah the final goal is to have their debts discharged and to keep all nonexempt property. A discharge is designed to relieve debtors of personal liability for most debts and prevents creditors from taking any action to collect from the debtor after the… Continue reading Bankruptcy discharge in Utah- what is it
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Bankruptcy without a social security number
It may be surprising to learn that it is possible to file for bankruptcy in the U.S. without being a citizen of the United States, or even a legal resident.
Bankruptcy versus short sale
First thing to understand, a short sale is when a homeowner, through the approval of their bank or mortgage lender, sells their home for less than what they owe on the mortgage. Potential home buyers must make a short sale offer, and homeowners then communicate this offer to the bank by applying for short sale… Continue reading Bankruptcy versus short sale