by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Oct 24, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
You have finally decided that your debts are more than you can handle and you need to file for protection under the Bankruptcy Code. And you have done some research and you believe that because you have a home in the Milwaukee area and a vehicle that you owe...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Oct 22, 2015 | Commercial Bankruptcy
If you own a business and are experiencing difficult financial times, it may be time to consider whether a bankruptcy would be the best course of action. There are always slow periods for any business, and when margins become too thin this can lead to financial...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Oct 17, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Last time, we were explaining some of what happens at your 341 meeting. While it is called the “meeting of the creditors,” in most cases, no creditors will appear. But you will meet with your chapter 7 trustee, who will ask some questions. ...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Oct 14, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
If you have filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or are considering the prospect of doing so due to your own worsening financial situation, you may have come across references to a “meeting of the creditors” or more often, the “341 meeting.” You...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Oct 9, 2015 | Medical Debt
Medical problems never come at a good time. You may have been planning a big vacation. Or worse, you may have been on vacation. One day, you don’t feel well. You visit a doctor or go to the emergency room and they perform some tests. They determine you have an...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Oct 6, 2015 | Debt Management
Sometimes it happens all at once. Some event occurs and you have to take on additional debt, often via credit card. At the time, either you don’t have time to debate the merits of the alternatives or it seems like something you can handle. But then, something...
by [email protected] | Oct 3, 2015 | Bankruptcy
What happens to debt when someone dies? The classic legal answer to most questions applies here: it depends. It depends on factors such as what type of debt, who signed the paperwork and where do you live. Because each factor can change the answer, it is...
by [email protected] | Oct 1, 2015 | Bankruptcy
The Bankruptcy Code is an important part of American law. It serves an important role in preventing the development of debtor’s prisons in the United States. Its fundamental importance was recognized by the founders who embedded it in Article I, Section 8...