The Portland, Oregon, Hillsboro, Oregon bankruptcy attorneys, and Vancouver, Washington bankruptcy attorneys of Baxter & Baxter, LLP, are zealous advocates for our clients. Our relationship to our clients is built on trust, and it is of the utmost importance that clients are completely candid with us so that we can give fully informed advice. Some actions that consumers take prior to filing for bankruptcy in Oregon can have profound effects on the bankruptcy case once it is filed. Here is a common list of things that consumers should avoid doing once they decide to file for bankruptcy.
- Don’t sell, give away or transfer ownership of any personal property, real estate, or other property prior to filing your bankruptcy case.
- Don’t use credit cards or incur more debt.
- Don’t leave assets off your bankruptcy forms, including lawsuits, workers comp claims, or other possible cases you may have.
- Don’t take money out of retirement plans, IRAs, or 401Ks
- Talk to your lawyer if you are expecting a large tax refund.
- Don’t put your money into someone else’s bank account or put your name on someone else’s account.
- Don’t get married or move in with someone, especially if that person has a high income.
This information is presented by the Bankruptcy Practice Group of Baxter & Baxter, LLP. The Portland, Oregon bankruptcy attorneys and Vancouver WA bankruptcy lawyers of the Bankruptcy Practice Group represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. We offer a free initial consultation. We can stop collection calls from debt collectors and home foreclosures. We can advise consumers whether to file for bankruptcy, and what form of bankruptcy to file.
For more information about the Bankruptcy Practice Group, click on the links below:
- About Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Common Myths about Filing for Bankruptcy
- Frequently Asked Questions about Filing for Bankruptcy
- Why Should You Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney?
- Eliminating Second Mortgages through Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- The Process of Filing for Bankruptcy
- Things to Avoid before Filing Bankruptcy
- Stopping Home Foreclosure through Bankruptcy
- Filing for Bankruptcy: A Fresh Start
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