Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Rockland County
Bankruptcy is a tool that can allow a person who is facing overwhelming debt to get a fresh start and rebuild their financial future. When it is time to consider bankruptcy, the debtor will have to take a means test, which aims to determine whether the individual is eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 […]
What if a Chapter 7 Debtor Dies?
This may seem like a strange question, but it does happen. Several issues are raised when an individual dies during the middle of his or her bankruptcy case. Does the debtor’s estate receive the benefit of having the debts discharged? Is the bankruptcy case moot? Bankruptcy law does not outline a specific procedure that must […]