Are Bankruptcies Increasing in 2023? Is Inflation to Blame?

Are Bankruptcies Increasing in 2023? Is Inflation to Blame?
According to Epiq News, all bankruptcies, consumers and commercial, has been increasing significantly during the first quarter of 2023. Chapter 7 cases increased 12%. Chapter 13 cases are up to 28% increase just in the first quarter. For commercial bankruptcies...
June 2, 2023
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¿Están aumentando las bancarrotas en 2023? ¿La inflación tiene la culpa?

¿Están aumentando las bancarrotas en 2023? ¿La inflación tiene la culpa?
Según Epiq News, todas las bancarrotas, de consumidores y comerciales, aumentaron significativamente durante el primer trimestre de 2023. Los casos del Capítulo 7 aumentaron un 12 %. Los casos del Capítulo 13 tienen un aumento de hasta el 28% solo...
June 2, 2023
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Conceptos erróneos sobre la bancarrota del Capítulo 7

Conceptos erróneos sobre la bancarrota del Capítulo 7
Hay millones de personas que se han declarado en bancarrota a lo largo de los años, pero todavía hay muchos conceptos erróneos sobre la bancarrota en general y especialmente para el Capítulo 7. La bancarrota del Capítulo 7 permite a...
May 18, 2023
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Common Misconceptions About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Common Misconceptions About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
There are millions of people who have filed for bankruptcy over the years, yet there still are many misconceptions about bankruptcy overall and especially for Chapter 7. Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows debtors to get a fresh start by eliminating dischargeable...
May 18, 2023
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Why Funding Your Trust is Critical to Your Estate Plan

Why Funding Your Trust is Critical to Your Estate Plan
Creating a will and setting up a trust is a great first step in planning what happens to your assets once you pass. Keep in mind, however, that estate planning is more than just a one-step process. After you have...
May 12, 2023
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¿Por qué financiar su fideicomiso es fundamental para su plan patrimonial?

¿Por qué financiar su fideicomiso es fundamental para su plan patrimonial?
Crear un testamento y establecer un fideicomiso es un excelente primer paso para planificar lo que sucederá con sus activos cuando usted fallezca. Tenga en cuenta, sin embargo, que la planificación patrimonial es más que un proceso de un solo...
May 12, 2023
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Can Orders of the Bankruptcy Court be Appealed?

Can Orders of the Bankruptcy Court be Appealed?
One of our attorneys, Errin Stowell, recently had the opportunity to present oral arguments on a bankruptcy issue in front of the 8th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel. In his honor, let’s discuss how appeals to the bankruptcy court work. Appealing...
May 3, 2023
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Apelación de Casos ante el Tribunal de Bancarrotas: ¿cómo funciona?

Apelación de Casos ante el Tribunal de Bancarrotas: ¿cómo funciona?
Uno de nuestros abogados, Errin Stowell, recientemente tuvo la oportunidad de presentar argumentos orales sobre un tema de bancarrota frente al Panel de Apelación de Bancarrota del 8º Circuito. En su honor, analicemos cómo funcionan las apelaciones de bancarrota. Casos...
May 3, 2023
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¿Qué sucede con los bienes durante una bancarrota?

¿Qué sucede con los bienes durante una bancarrota?
Para muchas personas, el Capítulo 7 es una gran herramienta para eliminar deudas y comenzar de nuevo. El problema es que se designa un fideicomisario para liquidar cualquier propiedad que no esté protegida por la ley estatal (o federal) y...
April 18, 2023
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What happens to Assets during Bankruptcy?

What happens to Assets during Bankruptcy?
For many people, Chapter 7 is a great tool for eliminating debt and obtaining a fresh start. The catch is that a trustee is appointed to liquidate any property that’s not protected by state (or federal) law and use it...
April 18, 2023
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