As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, I spend a lot of time discussing options with clients during free, initial consultations.My goal is to deliver good information to potential clients about the best way to achieve financial stability both inside and outside of bankruptcy. Here are some things to keep in mind: The appointments take about 30…
As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, I speak with people about their tax debts on a daily basis.Although many recent taxes are ‘priority debts,’ which are not dischargeable in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the bankruptcy code does provide relief. First, many taxes are labeled ‘non-priority,’ and can be discharged in a Chapter 7 case just like…
As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, I frequently explain that disclosing and valuing assets is an important part of protecting the stuff you own in a bankruptcy case. You can assign a value to your house, cars, or personal property before filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.The value you assign will serve as a guide…