Oregon Bankruptcy Legal Questions

The filing of a bankruptcy petition by itself does not dissolve a corporation. The filing by a non-profit (or for profit) business entity of a Chapter 7 case does not give the entity a discharge either. So, you should think carefully whether you need to file at all. You should consult an attorney specializing in corporate law to determine whether there are issues that you should consider and what to do regarding resolution.... Read More

You have not presented the full facts, but I presume you are appealing a decision to reinstate your benefits back to 100%. All your bankruptcy will do is prevent the insurance company from suing you to recoup any claim you were overpaid. Under these circumstances, I would think you would WANT to have the administrative proceeding continue, since you could win.... Read More

Your chapter 13 attorney should be testing the waters to see if this deal can be implemented by settling at a discount. You definitely should not be reaching out to the creditors as you may inadvertently let the cat out of the bag and say something that will jeopardize the offer you may receive from your creditors.... Read More

The best advice I can give you is to pay an experienced lawyer to review your file with you, and go over the pros and cons. You have a number of options, but I hate to hazard a guess without looking at your entire file. This is like me going to a website of doctors trying to describe an ex-ray taken three years ago and how I'm feeling now, and seeing if one of the doctors can tell me what to do about my current symptoms. You can do what you want, but a face to face meeting with someone knowledgeable will hold you in good stead.... Read More

You are asking me about a lease with different terms? Did you enter into this lease BEFORE or AFTER you filed bankruptcy. It sort of makes a difference, as in ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD! As to the issue of whether a credit union can reach into your deposit accounts for payment on a debt owed to a credit union, that answer is pretty simple. OF COURSE THEY CAN. That is what credit union membership allows. In your credit union membership application, it states that any debt with the CU is cross collateralize by your deposit account. In short, you pawned your deposit accounts (checking, savings, retirement accounts) as collateral for the vehicle lease.... Read More

Why would you think you are liable for her debts? That is partially true depending on the type of debt but every situation is different. There are also considerations regarding what type of assets will have to go through probate. If the debt is large enough that it is giving you concern, it is worth paying an attorney to review your particular situation and advise you.... Read More