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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

How Do I Qualify for Bankruptcy in Arizona?



Generally, when people ask this question, they're referring to qualifying for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, because that's far less painful than a five-year Chapter 13 Plan!

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Can I Repay the Debt I Owe to Aunt Myrtle Just Before I File My Bankruptcy?




Repaying relatives within a year of filing your bankruptcy is an issue that comes up frequently.

The reason it comes up frequently is that there is a period, prior to filing, when an ordinary debtor may not be paying the mortgage on the upside down house, because they're going to be filing a bankruptcy.

And during that period the debtor is unlikely to be paying credit card debt, because, well, they're going to be filing a bankruptcy!

So they have a little extra cash, and they really like Aunt Myrtle, who came through with a loan for them when they needed it most, as family will.

So they pay her back, and then they file a bankruptcy, and then the trustee gives them the choice to pay him, or for him to sue Aunt Myrtle for recovery of the preference payment.

And that's gotta be hard to explain at Thanksgiving Dinner!

Thursday, June 23, 2011

The Decision Itself May be the Best Part of the Bankruptcy for your Peace of Mind



Different strokes for different folks; some people like the idea that the phone will shut up! Some are delighted after they survive the first meeting of creditors, some are overjoyed when they get the discharge, and some people smile real big when the case is closed for administrative purposes (which takes a while!).

But there are a lot of people for whom the real relief begins when they stop struggling with themselves, and reach the decision that filing a bankruptcy is the right decision for them.

Mind you, I send a lot of people away, because not everybody is right for bankruptcy. But for those honest debtors with overwhelming debt, it's a Godsend!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Here's Jamie, Talking About How Easy Bankruptcy is. Not.



Jamie, a smart bankruptcy paralegal, enjoys working with our bankruptcy clients. She has a surprisingly complete knowledge of the inner workings of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

And did I mention that she's also going to law school?

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Be in Your Own Bankruptcy Video on a Companion Series to Downsized!

Do you like the idea of telling your story of rising unemployment, rising inflation, and living on less?

If so, here's your chance, courtesy of a companion series to the television show "Downsized"!

Name:
Lauri Lannan

E-mail Address:
lauri_lannan@pietown.tv

State:
California

ZIP:
91607

Phone:
DID NOT RESPOND

How would you like to be contacted?
E-mail
Phone

Brief description of your legal issue:
Hello Joseph,

I am the development coordinator at Pie Town Productions, a high volume, Emmy-nominated production company with more than 47 series under its belt. We’ve produced programming for networks such as Discovery, TLC, A&E, WE, Lifetime, The Food Network, HGTV and OWN. Some of our current shows include House Hunters on HGTV, Meat & Potatoes on Food Network, and Downsized on WE.

I am reaching out to you in regards to a current casting of a companion show to Downsized.

Downsized is our critically acclaimed docu-series on WE that follows a large, charismatic family that has been downsized in the recession and documents their challenges and successes of adjusting to new financial constraints.

Here is a link to information about Downsized on the WE TV website:
http://www.wetv.com/shows/downsized

We are now casting for a companion series to Downsized, and are specifically looking for a large and compelling family who is no longer bringing in the big bucks, is having to adjust their lifestyle, and would like some assistance getting back on track.  The ideal family is fun-loving, honest, emotional...and willing to “put it out there”.

While we understand that you can’t share personal contact information, we do hope you will pass along our information to clients, and anyone else you feel could potentially benefit from a series based around their situation.

Any interested persons may apply here: http://www.pietown.tv/Shows/downsized_ourstory.php

We are happy to answer any questions you may have, please feel free to contact me any time.  And please check out our website which will give you a greater understanding of our programming: www.pietown.tv

I look forward to hearing from you.

Many Thanks,

Lauri Lannan
Development Coordinator
Pie Town Productions

Thursday, June 16, 2011

There's a Reason I Love My Bankruptcy Clients!



There is a specific reason that I love my bankruptcy clients, because it's not easy to confront your fears and do it anyway.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Bankruptcy as a Theraputic Aid to Sleep; Better Than Melatonin?



Sometimes melatonin won't work, if you're too worried about paying the credit card bills, or just getting collectors to shut up so you can hear yourself think.

So sometimes bankruptcy has surprisingly important health benefits. Because being frightened and worried every hour of the day can not be good for your health and longevity!