J.k. Lasser's the New Bankruptcy Law And You

by Nathalie Martin; Stewart Paley

• ISBN13: 9780471753698
• ISBN10: 0471753696
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

A comprehensive guide to the new bankruptcy law-and what it means for youSweeping changes to U.S. bankruptcy law-the first major changes to the law in twenty- seven years-are occurring right now. If you're unfamiliar with the new bankruptcy law and how it could affect you, this book will quickly get you up to speed. While J.K. Lasser's The New Bankruptcy Law and You thoroughly covers this latest reform, along with its options and alternatives, it also answers must-know bankruptcy questions, such as: how do you decide whether bankruptcy is the right path to take, and if it is, when should you file? Other topics discussed include: The new law versus the old law The basics of bankruptcy law that apply to all bankruptcies Preparing to file for bankruptcy The liquidation option: Chapter 7 The payment plan option: Chapter 13 The basics of debtor-creditor law Preparing for a bright financial future And much more With over twenty years of experience as bankruptcy attorneys, and a dozen years of experience educating people about money, authors Nathalie Martin and Stewart Paley can help you successfully navigate the world of bankruptcy and show you how to put yourself in a position where you'll never have to think about it again.Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, J.K. Lasser's The New Bankruptcy Law and You can help you make more informed financial decisions when dealing with complicated bankruptcy issues.

Author Biography

NATHALIE MARTIN has been a bankruptcy attorney for well over a decade. Currently, she is on the faculty of the University of New Mexico School of Law. Martin has published articles on bankruptcy as well as elder law. She is the author of The Glannon Guide to Bankruptcy: Learning Bankruptcy Through Multiple-Choice Questions and Analysis.

STEWART PALEY has been a bankruptcy attorney for a decade and a partner at the Philadelphia law firm of Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Elhers LLP. He is currently a Visiting Professor of Law at the University of New Mexico School of Law.

Table of Contents

Introduction.                                                           

Chapter 1. How Did I Get Into This Mess?  A Story About Proliferating Credit, Volatile Job Markets, Rising Health Care Costs, And You.

Chapter 2. Psychology of Debt 101: It's Not All Your Fault So You Needn't Feel Guilty.

Chapter 3. Happiness Through Saving.

Chapter 4. The Economics Of Consumer Credit.

Chapter 5. The Basics Of Debtor-Creditor Law:  A Quick Vocabulary Lesson.

Chapter 6. Do I Need A Bankruptcy At All? :  Assessing Your Situation .

Chapter 7. The New Law Versus The Old Law:  If I need To File, Should I File Now Or Later?                                    

Chapter 8. Preparing To File For Bankruptcy:  Don’t File Without Reading This!

Chapter 9. Basics of Bankruptcy Law That Apply To All Bankruptcies.

Chapter 10. The Treatment Of Secured Creditors In Bankruptcy.

Chapter 11. Basic Bankruptcy Procedures.

Chapter 12. The Chapter 7 Discharge and It’s Limitations.

Chapter 13. Keeping Secured Property In A Chapter 7 Case.

Chapter 14. Dismissal Of A Chapter 7 Case:  The New Issue In Consumer Bankruptcy Cases.

Chapter 15. Chapter 13 Payment Plan Cases.

Chapter 16. Business And Bankruptcy Law.

Chapter 17. Investing And Your Future.