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Understanding the 341 Meeting of Creditors and the Rule 2004 Examination
What is the real difference between a 341 Meeting and a Rule 2004 Examination? Prof. Hernandez explains the scope, authority, and strategy behind these bankruptcy tools.
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Podcast: The LLC Myth in Chapter 7 Business Bankruptcy
LLCs provide limited liability, but owners can still be personally liable for business debts.
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Understanding Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy
The video explains domestic support obligations in bankruptcy, emphasizing their priority status and treatment.
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Divorced! You Are Still Liable for the Mortgage
After divorce, signing over the house via a quit claim deed does not remove mortgage liability. This affects credit, loan eligibility, and could lead to foreclosure. The original mortgage contract remains, impacting credit for up to 30 years. Protect yourself by seeking property sale or complete home refinance, and ensuring proof of mortgage pre-approval.
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Student Loan Forgiveness For “Runaway Interest”
The Biden administration’s SAVE plan forgives up to $20,000 in runaway interest for student loan borrowers.
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Vehicle Title Discrepancies and Bankruptcy: The “Control” Principle
Vehicle titles can create major bankruptcy risks. Understand ownership issues, equity exposure, fraudulent transfers, and how Chapter 13 and cramdown can protect your car.
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Are LLCs Bulletproof? Understanding Business Bankruptcy & Personal Liability
Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor Prof. Hernandez analyzes the limitations of the LLC shield, examining how personal guarantees and bankruptcy impact your personal assets and business liability.
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Which Red Lobster Locations Are Closing? Here’s the List
Red Lobster is closing fifty locations amid bankruptcy rumors and recent equipment auctions.
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Great! The Bankruptcy Trustee Abandoned Your Car
Filing for bankruptcy involves a 341 meeting of creditors, trustee’s questions, and protecting your vehicle.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 4 Months? You Got This!
Chapter 7 bankruptcy takes about four months, with key steps including filing, creditor meeting, and discharge.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Wage Stagnation, Inflation, and the Survival Budget
Navigating a Chapter 13 plan during inflation? This guide explains feasibility strategies, the liquidation test, and how to effectively manage your repayment plan.
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The Bankruptcy Tipping Point: Chapter 7, Grocery Inflation, and the Means Test Trap
How inflation and outdated IRS allowances affect Chapter 7 eligibility in 2026, plus key strategies for navigating the Means Test.
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Understanding Credit Reports: Disputing Errors Made Easy
Learn how to identify and dispute common errors on your Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion credit reports. Protect your credit core!
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The 2026 Rise in Bankruptcy Filings: Why Small Businesses Are Hitting the Debt Wall
Small businesses are facing mounting debt pressure in 2026. Learn why more owners are turning to Subchapter V to restructure obligations and secure a fresh start.
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Indiana Bankruptcy Exemptions: Protecting Your Assets
Protect your assets in Indiana with our expert guide to bankruptcy exemptions. Prof. Hernandez breaks down the tangible and intangible property rules to help you secure a fresh start.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Debunking the Liquidation Myth
Is Chapter 7 always a liquidation? Learn the reality of no-asset cases, the truth about the means test, and why this chapter may not save your home. Read the expert breakdown.
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The LLC Illusion: Accidental Landlords and Personal Liability in Foreclosures
Foreclosure rates are at a 7-year high. Don’t fall for the LLC liability trap. Learn why personal guarantees survive title transfers and protect your future.
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The 2026 Bankruptcy Surge and the New Importance of the Co‑Debtor Stay
Bankruptcy filings have surged 47%. Learn how the Chapter 13 Co‑Debtor Stay protects co‑signers from zero‑equity auto loans and deficiency lawsuits.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: The Co-Debtor Stay Advantage
Protect your co‑signers with this guide to the Chapter 13 Co‑Debtor Stay. Learn how the stay works, its limits, and how to prevent post‑bankruptcy deficiency lawsuits against co‑debtors.
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Illinois Bankruptcy Exemptions: A Complete Guide to Asset Protection
Protect your property with this complete guide to Illinois bankruptcy exemptions. Learn how to maximize your asset protection and navigate state-specific rules effectively.