“I paid my parents before filing bankruptcy.” Most attorneys would say it doesn’t matter. The attorneys zealously defend their clients to the exclusion of everyone else. Unfortunately, they become so focused on their clients they lose sight of everyone else. This kind...
Bankruptcy
The Benefits of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Restructuring Your Debt
Bankruptcy is intimidating both by its nature and how society has framed it. Most people assume it means destroying your credit score and forfeiting your prized assets, like your car and house, in exchange for debt elimination. While this is true in some cases, it is...
The Klein Advisor – October 2016
Throwing in the Towel – Sports Authority Filed for Bankruptcy Finally, football season is upon us! Getting hyped for Sunday’s game, you grab your lucky number 13, Dan Marino jersey (go Dolphins!) only to realize it’s probably time to retire that too. Unfortunately, a...
Bankruptcy And Stale Debts
A typical bankruptcy begins when someone files a petition. With some exceptions, the property belonging to that person will be used to pay creditors. In order for a creditor to receive payment it must file a proof of claim. If the proof of claim is inaccurate, then...
Social Security And Bankruptcy In Florida
“My parents didn’t want to move to Florida, but they turned sixty, and that’s the law” – Jerry Seinfeld Florida is well known for its warm weather, white sandy beaches, and, of course, retirees. One does not have to venture far to realize that people over the age of...
Taxes and Bankruptcy: Like Salt and Pepper
I would estimate that 50 percent of people who make an appointment with a bankruptcy attorney never show up. Why do you think this is? I have come to the conclusion that people think bankruptcy is scary so they just want to keep avoiding it. However, there is one...
Eric Klein Interviewed by CreditCards.com
Boca Raton bankruptcy attorney, Eric Klein, was recently interviewed by creditcards.com, a leading online credit card marketplace, for his experience guiding the wealthy through bankruptcy. In the article, “Why bankruptcy of the rich and famous is nothing like yours,”...
2 Rules To Follow When Applying For A Job Or An Apartment Post-Bankruptcy
Our clients often worry how they will find a job or rent an apartment or house after filing bankruptcy. With bankruptcy on their credit score, how are they going to move forward finding work and housing? At Klein Law Group, we feel it is our responsibility to not only...
Not Sure Bankruptcy Is Right For You? A Phone Call May Help You Decide
If you are considering bankruptcy but are not quite sure it is the right path for you, there is a phone call you should make. And no, it is not to Klein Law Group. Call the hardship departments of your auto lender, credit card company, and your mortgage lender and...
Bankruptcy can be a Gateway to a Brighter Future
If bills are piling up and collection companies are calling you, it may be difficult to envision a bright future. As a bankruptcy attorney in Boca Raton, I’ve helped hundreds of clients get back on their feet after they’ve experienced extreme financial hardship. In...