Facing Bankruptcy in Minnesota? Call Walker & Walker Today! When you hire a bankruptcy lawyer, they will be able to explain and knowledgbly walk you through the bankruptcy process. However, you will find that one of the number one tips that you get from a bankruptcy lawyer prior to actually filing for bankruptcy is… Read more »
Exempt and Non-Exempt Property in Minnesota Bankruptcy
Minneapolis Bankruptcy Attorneys Frequently, clients come to us with a fear that filing for bankruptcy will cause them to lose most of their property. Alleviating that fear is one of the rewarding aspects of our work. In reality, most clients get to keep all or most of their assets. In Minnesota you can keep your house,… Read more »
What Kinds of Debt Can and Cannot Be Discharged in Minnesota Bankruptcy?
Minnesota Bankruptcy Lawyers Fighting For You If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you probably have many questions. Often, our clients ask us what kinds of debts can and cannot be discharged. Other clients want to know what we mean when we say certain debts can be discharged. First, we’ll clarify what discharging debts means… Read more »
How Do You Know When to File Personal vs. Business Bankruptcy?
Twin Cities Bankruptcy Lawyers Fighting For You People don’t like the idea of bankruptcy. It is something that many people fear having to claim, especially if they have a small business, own their own home, etc. Owning a small business and needing to file bankruptcy is a scary situation. In reality, filing bankruptcy usually fixes… Read more »
How To Remove A Judgment Lien in Minnesota
Minneapolis Bankruptcy Attorney Fighting For You Previous unpaid debts such as medical bills, collections, and loans can come back to haunt you in a very serious way…in the form of a judgment lien against your home, or any other land or buildings that you own. If you live in Minnesota and have been issued… Read more »
What is Chapter 7 Liquidation?
Minnesota Bankruptcy Attorneys Fighting For You When a debtor files for protection under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code, they must meet certain financial criteria. Chapter 7 may be used by both individuals and small business owners who can meet the guidelines. This criterion is based on the median income in the state in which… Read more »
How Do I File Chapter 7 With No Money?
One of the biggest challenges of bankruptcy is that people need to file bankruptcy because they don’t have any money, but it COSTS MONEY to file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy makes people money because it stops debt payments and improves net worth, but it only does this when the case is actually filed, which costs money. What… Read more »
Can I Keep My Tax Refund After Filing Chapter 7?
Learn from Andrew Walker how you can afford a bankruptcy lawyer when filing for bankruptcy. When you file for bankruptcy, you typically have to give up any luxury assets as part of the process. While you can keep your home, car or truck, and retirement accounts, some other things become part of the bankruptcy estate… Read more »
Minneapolis Landlords Are Now Forbidden to Screen Tenants By Credit Scores
Getting approved for renting apartments or other housing is a good reason to watch your credit score. Everyone knows that in the Twin Cities Metro, there is a housing shortage, so landlords have become more picky about which tenants they will work with. The Minneapolis City Council recently decided to change its laws on… Read more »
How Will Bankruptcy Affect My Credit Score?
Is bankruptcy the best choice for me? How will a bankruptcy affect my credit score? It’s a myth that filing for bankruptcy destroys your credit rating. To the contrary, filing for bankruptcy can put you on the path to a better credit score. How does filing for bankruptcy affect my credit score? At Walker & Walker,… Read more »