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The Law Office of
Donald L. Bell
PLEASE NOTE: We remain open and we are available for video conference, regular teleconference or in some limited situations will accept in person consultations.
Under many circumstances, it is not possible to discharge tax debt during bankruptcy. For example, most chapter 7 filings require payment of tax debt first, making them a priority among other types of debt. Despite these standards, it is sometimes possible to...
Falling into debt often serves as one of the most difficult points of your life, and getting back out of it can take a lot of time and effort. Needless to say, once you get back out of it, you want to do everything in your power to keep from falling back. Some areas...
If you have large amounts of debt that you are struggling to pay, you probably are wondering what your options are. You may be considering bankruptcy but do not want to lose all of your assets. One option is Chapter 13 bankruptcy. To file, you must meet certain...
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) serves as a way to protect people like you from falling victim to unfair collection practices on the part of debt collectors. Unfortunately, they sometimes utilize underhanded, coercive or even threatening tactics in...
When dealing with debt collectors, misrepresentation is likely not the first concern that springs to mind. Most people fear harassment instead, as this often involves actual physical threats or the use of crude and vulgar language. However, the Fair Debt Collection...
Dealing with debt is a difficulty no one wants to face, and it can take a long time for you to dig yourself back out of it. Needless to say, once you gain your footing again, the last thing you want is to end up in a position where you fall back into debt. So how can...
Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows Maryland residents to discharge many eligible debts. However, you must pass the means test, which evaluates your income, assets and obligations, to qualify for Chapter 7. If you live in Maryland and struggle with mounting debt, learn more...
Many people file bankruptcy to shield their remaining assets from collection proceedings by their creditors. Unless these debtors have filed a bankruptcy previously, they may have no awareness of the automatic stay and how it can protect them from ongoing collection...
It took some time for you to become comfortable filing for bankruptcy, but you took the step. Have you made plans to make the most of your decision? U.S. News & World Report offers suggestions for rebuilding your financial household after filing for bankruptcy....
If you fall behind on paying your taxes, you will end up with tax debt that the government will keep trying to collect. You cannot get rid of this debt through bankruptcy, so you have to take it seriously. The IRS is not in the business of trying to collect the debt...
