For the ordinary person who sees a home he/she likes, s/he may let a real estate agent know to begin the purchase process, and conclude by signing their name in

When an individual files a Chapter 13 petition in New York, a trustee is appointed by the court to administer the bankruptcy case. With the electronic filing of bankruptcy petitions

For the business owner who has a lot of debt but can’t pay, creditors may threaten legal action against the owner personally. How much creditors collect depends on how an

In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, after the debtor attends a 341 creditors’ meeting, and the bankruptcy plan is filed, the next hearing is the confirmation hearing where the court approves the

In a bankruptcy case, creditors are individuals and businesses a debtor owes money to. Different types of debts take different priorities in getting paid off. Secured debts have to be

Westlaw News & Insights reported on February 17, 2011, that Starr & Company LLC and Starr Investment Advisors LLC filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the cases Re Starr Investment

The prospect of declaring bankruptcy can be a promising one, chock full of the possibility of erasing certain financial obligations, finally having peace at home without the incessant ringing of

In New York, when a person files Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, the court appoints a bankruptcy trustee who administers the debtor’s bankruptcy estate. The trustee may be a government