Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

How to File for Bankruptcy without Losing Your Assets: How an Attorney Helps You Use Florida Bankruptcy Exemptions

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Jul 6th, 2022

If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, it’s important to know that you can still keep your most important assets. The key is to properly utilize Florida bankruptcy exemptions. When you file for bankruptcy, your assets may be at risk. This is because the bankruptcy court will consider all of your assets when determining whether or […]

Do Bankruptcy Trustees Take Your Savings? What is Considered an Asset in Bankruptcy and How Does It Affect the Money You’ve Saved?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Jun 25th, 2021

Debtor Rights, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy trustees gain access to a variety of your assets when you file. But what is considered an asset in bankruptcy? Is your savings account at risk and do you need to worry about the trustee taking money out of your bank accounts when you file? Here’s what you need to know. In general, you’ll […]

Tags: bankruptcy and checking accounts, bankruptcy and savings accounts, Bankruptcy Assets, trustees role in bankruptcy, what is considered an asset in bankruptcy

Does Filing for Bankruptcy Mean I Lose My 401k? Here’s What You Need to Know

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Sep 28th, 2020

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Personal Bankruptcy

401K And Filing For Bankruptcy In Tampa, Florida.

401k and Bankruptcy The money you’ve saved in your 401k retirement savings plan is one of your biggest concerns when it comes to filing for bankruptcy. Understanding what happens with your 401k and bankruptcy will put your mind at ease. Most people spend their entire careers building retirement savings. They automatically put money in a […]

Tags: 401k, 401k Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Assets, Bankruptcy Exemptions, Retirement, Retirement Savings

What Happens to the Property I Lose in Bankruptcy? Some Bankruptcy Assets Might Be Protected in Your Favor

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Sep 10th, 2020

Debt Collection, Foreclosure, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips

What Happens To Assets During Bankruptcy Tampa, Florida.

Bankruptcy Assets One of the biggest fears people have about filing for bankruptcy is losing their possessions. Many people avoid filing, even to the point of causing more financial damage, all because they want to continue living in their homes or driving their cars. But do you really need to worry about losing these things […]

Tags: Bankruptcy Assets, Bankruptcy Exemptions, Creditors, Foreclosure, Repossession

Can I File for Bankruptcy without My Spouse?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Aug 29th, 2020

Debt Relief, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

File For Bankruptcy Without Your Spouse In Tampa, Florida.

Bankruptcy without My Spouse Bankruptcy is an option for single people or married people to get their finances back on track. In many cases, a married person’s finances are tied to his or her spouse, so they’ll file together. But it’s possible to file for bankruptcy without your spouse and for some couples, doing so […]

Tags: Bankruptcy Assets, Bankruptcy Discharge, Bankruptcy without My Spouse, Debt Relief, Life After Bankruptcy

Help! A Credit Card Company Won a Judgment against Me!

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Aug 21st, 2020

Credit Card Debt, Debt Relief, Personal Bankruptcy

Creditor Judgment And Filing For Bankruptcy Tampa, Florida.

Judgment Creditor Having a credit card company file legal action against you is nerve-wracking. It only gets worse if they win that judgment. When a creditor is given the power by the court to take further action against you, it can lead to a lot of trouble and make your financial situation a lot worse […]

Tags: Bank Levy, Bankruptcy Assets, Bankruptcy Judgment, Credit Card Debt, Creditor Judgment, Debt Collectors, Debt Harassment, Judgment Creditor, Lien, Wage Garnishment

What is a Rule 2004 Exam?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Jul 1st, 2020

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Rule 2004 Exam Bankruptcy cases are handled in a bankruptcy court, but rarely do people who file need to make a traditional court appearance. There is no jury or witness stand and the closest you’ll come to testifying is at your 341 Meeting of Creditors. However, there are cases in which the bankruptcy trustee calls […]

Tags: Bankruptcy Assets, Bankruptcy Discharge, Bankruptcy Fraud, Bankruptcy Judgment, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Process, Bankruptcy Questions, Bankruptcy Trustee, Rule 2004, Rule 2004 Exam

What is a Bankruptcy Petition Preparer?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Mar 27th, 2020

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Petition Preparer Tampa, Florida.

Bankruptcy Petition Preparer When you file for bankruptcy you are required to file a bankruptcy petition with the court. Most people do so with the assistance of a bankruptcy attorney or bankruptcy petition preparer. Basically, the petition is your bankruptcy application and it tells the court about your debts and assets. Bankruptcy petitions can be […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Assets, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Discharge, Bankruptcy Fraud, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Process, Bankruptcy Questions, Filing for Bankruptcy, Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyers

What Should You Disclose in Your Bankruptcy Filing?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Dec 3rd, 2019

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Personal Bankruptcy

What To Disclose When Filing For Bankruptcy In Tampa, Florida.

Bankruptcy Disclosure Laws If you’re about to file for bankruptcy or you’ve begun the process of filing, you already know the answer to this question. The answer is everything. You must disclose all of your financial information when you file for bankruptcy. Failing to do so can jeopardize your case. Most people file for bankruptcy […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Assets, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Questions, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Filing for Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy and Your Tax Return

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Jun 5th, 2019

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Personal Bankruptcy

Things To Know About Bankruptcy And Taxes In Florida.

How Bankruptcy Can Affect a Tax Return Receiving an income tax return can feel great and help you get caught up on debts you’ve fallen behind on. Despite having the option of “breaking even” and not paying as much in payroll taxes throughout the year, some people enjoy receiving a refund check. Unfortunately, the joy […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Assets, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Questions, Tax, Tax Debt, Tax Return

Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

How to File for Bankruptcy without Losing Your Assets: How an Attorney Helps You Use Florida Bankruptcy Exemptions

Do Bankruptcy Trustees Take Your Savings? What is Considered an Asset in Bankruptcy and How Does It Affect the Money You’ve Saved?

Does Filing for Bankruptcy Mean I Lose My 401k? Here’s What You Need to Know

What Happens to the Property I Lose in Bankruptcy? Some Bankruptcy Assets Might Be Protected in Your Favor

Can I File for Bankruptcy without My Spouse?

Help! A Credit Card Company Won a Judgment against Me!

What is a Rule 2004 Exam?

What is a Bankruptcy Petition Preparer?

What Should You Disclose in Your Bankruptcy Filing?

Bankruptcy and Your Tax Return

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