Why is preparing the bankruptcy papers so much work? Paper. Statements. Tax returns. Car contracts. Pay stubs. Appraisals. Title reports. Credit counseling. It gets tedious fast. So, why is bankruptcy so complicated? Do you want the polite, professional answer, or the pointed, political answer? Bankruptcy bargain Polite answer first: the bankruptcy bargain, your deal with the […]
Bankruptcy Schedules Are More Than Just Paperwork
Bankruptcy paperwork can make you feel like you are drowning in paper. There’s your paper; there’s the paper your lawyer needs. And there’s the paper the court insists on. Why bankruptcy schedules worth the work It’s easy to try to skate. To cut corners. To shut down. But that paper is critical. Nearly every question, […]
What Your Signature On Your Bankruptcy Papers Really Says
Wish I had a buck for every time a client has told me, “Yes, I signed it, but I didn’t read it”. This is usually delivered as though the signature had no meaning if it wasn’t coupled with actual reading. Unfortunately, it isn’t so. Not true in commerce in general, and certainly not true when you […]