Topic
Debt
236 published works
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
Bankruptcy 101 for Consumer Creditors: Automatic Stays, Discharge Injunctions, and Common Pitfalls
By Chris Willis, Joseph DeFazio, Brad Knapp, Punit Marwaha
In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis is joined by colleagues Joe DeFazio, Brad Knapp, and Punit Marwaha for a practical introduction to consumer bankruptcy from the…
De Rebus - SA Attorneys' Journal
Can a general notarial bond secure stock in trade? Key precautions for creditors
By De Rebus
In South Africa, a General Notarial Bond (GNB) allows a creditor to secure a debt against a debtor’s movable property. Unlike a special notarial bond, which hypothecates specific, identified assets,…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Article: Inheritance And Indebtedness: The Sole Beneficiary’s Pro Se Battle Against Creditors
Frank Hernandez (Texas Tech University, School of Law) recently published, Inheritance And Indebtedness: The Sole Beneficiary's Pro Se Battle Against Creditors, 2026. Provided below is an Abstract: Creating a will…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
From $6B to bust: How Gary Winnick, LA’s richest man, lost it all after owning one of US’s priciest mansions
[Special thanks to David S. Luber (Florida Probate Attorney) for bringing this article to my attention.] The former junk bond trader who was once the richest man in Los Angeles, with a…
The Debt Lawyers Blog
How to Dispute Inaccurate Debt Accounts on Your Credit Report
That sinking feeling when you check your credit report and see a debt you don’t recognize is a unique kind of stress. It’s a shadow that can follow your financial…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Article: Death and Debts
Kevin Bennardo (University of North Carolina) recently published, Death and Debts, 2025. Provided below is the introduction to the article: Imagine that you die. Or if you prefer it, imagine…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Article: Death and Debts
Kevin Bennardo (University of North Carolina) recently published, Death and Debts, 2025. Provided below is the introduction to the article:Imagine that you die. Or if you prefer it, imagine that…
Premack Probate and Estate Planning Blog
The Risks of Using Home Equity to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
By Paul Premack
A loan secured by your home places your property at risk. In the event you default on your loan, you are risking loss of your home.
Bright Law Blog
Small amount credit contract obligations
ASIC has published a report Falling short: Compliance with the small amount credit contract obligations (REP 805) which summarises findings and observations from ASIC’s review of Australian credit licensees who…
Pennsylvania Divorce and Domestic Relations Blog
Divorce & the Credit Card Debt Dilemma
By Mark Ashton
We spend lots of time talking about assets in divorce but only rarely do we cast our eye to the dark side of the balance sheet. That’s the world of…