By Dave Kelly, Minnesota Bankruptcy Lawyer
This is the 5th post of my series on the top seven myths about consumer bankruptcy. In almost 50 years of law practice, I’ve never had a bankruptcy client lose their pension, 401K, 403B
The Minnesota Bankruptcy Blog, published by Kelly Bankruptcy Law Office, focuses on consumer bankruptcy issues specific to Minnesota. It covers common misconceptions about bankruptcy, such as the impact on retirement accounts, credit scores, and the ability to keep assets like homes and vehicles. The blog explains the nuances of federal and state exemption laws, recent updates to Minnesota's exemption statutes, and practical advice on managing debts and assets during bankruptcy. It also addresses procedural aspects like listing debts, treatment of secured versus unsecured creditors, and the effects of bankruptcy on credit recovery over time.
By Dave Kelly, Minnesota Bankruptcy Lawyer
This is the 5th post of my series on the top seven myths about consumer bankruptcy. In almost 50 years of law practice, I’ve never had a bankruptcy client lose their pension, 401K, 403B…
By Dave Kelly, Minnesota Bankruptcy Lawyer
Historically Asset Protection was Sadly Inadequate
If you have been watching the videos on my channel or reading my blog posts, you may have come across the ones where I whine about how poor…
By Dave Kelly, Minnesota Bankruptcy Lawyer
No Such Thing as a Partial Bankruptcy
I keep hearing from people who want to file a partial bankruptcy. The trouble is that bankruptcy is a 100% deal. If you are in at all…
By Dave Kelly, Minnesota Bankruptcy Lawyer
I don’t claim to be a credit expert. What I know about credit and the effect of bankruptcy filing on it is what I hear from my clients. Almost everything I know is hearsay.…
By Dave Kelly, Minnesota Bankruptcy Attorney
Introduction
This is the second post in my series about what I consider to be the top seven bankruptcy myths. When a potential client calls me for the first time one of the most…
By Dave Kelly, Minnesota Bankruptcy Attorney
This is the first in a series about what I consider to be the top seven bankruptcy myths. There are lots of rumors and misconceptions out there. I keep hearing the same ones over…
By Dave Kelly, Minnesota Bankruptcy Attorney
Qualifying for a Straight Bankruptcy
The most common type of bankruptcy is Chapter 7. It also tends to be the most desirable form of bankruptcy. Often it is referred to as “straight bankruptcy.” It…
By Dave Kelly, Minnesota Bankruptcy Lawyer
What Happens at the Meeting of Creditor Hearing
About a month after a personal bankruptcy is filed, whether it’s a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13, there is a hearing they call the “First…
By Dave Kelly, Minnesota Bankruptcy Attorney
Now What? My Reviews are Disappearing!
After going for a couple of years without any of my Google reviews disappearing, I noticed that some were being removed starting November 15, 2022. As soon as…