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Chapter 7 is the chapter of the Bankruptcy Code providing for "liquidation," ( i.e., the sale of a debtor's nonexempt property and the distribution of the proceeds to creditors.)...
Much has been written about the now infamous means test; Congress’ answer to the credit card lobby’s complaints that too many Americans who could afford to pay back some of their debts were allowed to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy. The means test effectively tries to divert some consumers with “above average” income into a chapter 13 repayment plan. To be sure, the means test is a complicated labrynth, best navigated with the help of a good bankruptcy attorney, however, in this post, we’ll try to take some of the mystery out of the process...
Be forewarned, the following journey through chapter 7 bankruptcy law is a bit technical, so if you are considering filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy, consult a bankruptcy attorney.
For more information, visit:
http://www.natlbankruptcy.com/how-chapter-7-bankruptcy-works/
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Social Security income is a lifeline for most seniors. Because it is considered so essential for survival, it has traditionally been protected from attachment by creditors. However, there are some exceptions.
Please review the guide below for more information.
Forms for Current Guardians/Conservators and for a Complaint Against a Current Guardian or Conservator
This brochure details what to expect during a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy case.
This brochure was created by the Idaho Court Assistance Office and provides information on common questions and answers related to guardianships and conservatorships, and is designed to help you understand what a legal guardianship or conservatorship is, how it is obtained, and describes the responsibilities of a guardian and/or conservator.
This brochure was created by Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. and advises seniors and their caregivers on available resources for caregivers, both legal and non-legal.
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. has created the attached template that you can use to file a Response in an Idaho courthouse if a Petition for Appointment of a Guardian for a Minor has been filed.
In order to properly respond to a Petition for Guardianship of a Minor, you will need to file:
(1) a Response, and
(2) a Family Law Case Information Sheet for De Facto Custodian, Adoption, and Minor Guardianship Cases.
You may find both of these forms attached below.
If you need help with an SSI or SSDI overpayment issue, you can complete a form asking Social Security to waive repayment or lower the rate of repayment of the overpayment. For more information and a self-guided tool, please visit the Suffolk Lit Lab's website here:
https://apps.suffolklitlab.org/run/ssioverpayment/#/1
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