March 29, 2006

• New "debtor questionaire" form being used by trustees in Chapter 13 341 hearings

  Recently, I attended a Section 341 meeting of creditors hearing in Gainesville and the trustee asked the debtor and me to review and sign a 17 question checklist prior to the call of the hearing.  The questions on the checklist verify that the debtor has received all necessary disclosures and understands the process.  You can review the 341 hearing checklist here. (…)

March 9, 2006

• Is IRA an exempt asset in Georgia?

  Hi Jonathan, Many thanks for your good website! (…)

January 12, 2006

• Credit counseling rules can be harsh

  Last week, I was in one of the bankruptcy courts in the northern district of Georgia waiting for my case to be called. (…)

December 12, 2005

• New Bankruptcy Law

  Well, October 17 has come and gone and I have now filed four (4) cases under the new law. (…)

September 15, 2005

• Credit Card Minimums Rising - a Taste of Things to Come?

  According to a news report from Bankrate.com, MBNA, Citibank and Bank of America have announced that they are increasing minimum monthly payments on credit card balances from 2% to 4%. (…)

September 2, 2005

• New law - should you file before October 17?

  October 17 is the day the new bankruptcy law takes effect. (…)

June 22, 2005

• Recovering from bankruptcy

  One of the most frequent questions I am asked has to do with recovering from bankruptcy. (…)

June 9, 2005

• "Fraudulent" Transfer of Assets in Georgia

  A fraudulent transfer of assets prior to bankruptcy may result in a denial of your Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief. (…)

June 8, 2005

• Protecting Your Property When Filing for Bankruptcy in Georgia

  How to Value Real Estate for Georgia Bankruptcy Purposes

  Georgia Bankruptcy Court rules and laws determine which real or personal property you can shelter or “exempt” when you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Georgia. (…)