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‘Dance Moms’ Star Will Plead Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraud

Abby Lee Miller, star of the Lifetime network reality show, “Dance Moms” is scheduled to plead guilty to bankruptcy fraud and failure to report more than $10,000 worth of Australian currency she brought into the country.

Miller is accused of violating a law that requires people to report bringing more than $10,000 worth of foreign currency into the country.  Court documents also seek to have her forfeit at least $120,000- although prosecutors would not confirm whether that is the value of Australian currency she failed to report.

The outspoken reality star was first charged last year with illegally trying to hide $775,000 worth of income from “Dance Moms” and spinoff projects during her Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The investigation was prompted after the bankruptcy judge in Miller’s case was channel-surfing one night and saw the reality star on TV in December 2012 and figured she had to be making more than the $8,899 in the monthly income she was claiming.

The FBI and other agencies determined Miller hid more than $228,000 of income from appearances on “Dance Moms” and a spin-off, “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition” and nearly $550,000 more from personal appearances, dance sessions and merchandise sold through her personal website.

Bankruptcy trustees are experts at finding undisclosed cash, property, vehicles, boats, jewelry, antiques, and collectibles. If you are caught trying to hide assets, the consequences are big. Your discharge will be denied, and you will be unable to discharge the debts you listed in a subsequent bankruptcy filing. In addition, the potential penalty for bankruptcy crimes includes fines and imprisonment of up to five years.

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If you are in financial crisis and considering filing for bankruptcy, contact an experienced Miami bankruptcy attorney who can advise you of all your options. As an experienced CPA as well as a proven bankruptcy lawyer, Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of the bankruptcy laws to protect their assets and get successful results. Since 1996 Kingcade & Garcia, P.A. has been helping people from all walks of life build a better tomorrow. Our attorneys’ help thousands of people every year take advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover. The day you hire our firm, we will contact your creditors to stop the harassment. You can also find useful consumer information on the Kingcade & Garcia website at www.miamibankruptcy.com.

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Certain Private Student Loans Eligible for Discharge in Bankruptcy

Just because your so-called private student loan uses the term, “student loan” it doesn’t necessarily mean it is one.  In fact, for purposes of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, a student loan must be from an “eligible educational institution” to be considered non-dischargeable. If it does not qualify, discharging the loan can be easier than you think.

A student loan must meet specific bankruptcy code requirements. U.S. Bankruptcy Code states a private student loan must be a “qualified education loan, as defined in section 221(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.”

The student loan must be from an “eligible educational institution.”  The Department of Education publishes a list every year of the qualifying schools. If an institution is not on the list, the loan is not considered a “student loan” under the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, it can be automatically discharged in bankruptcy.

So how do you know whether your student loans are from a qualified educational institution?

  • Make sure you know what type of loan you have. This argument only works for private student loans. Just because your loan is with Sallie Mae or Navient does not signify whether it is a federal or private loan. Go to the National Student Loan Data System, and check if your loan is there.
  • If your loan is a private rather than a federal student loan, the next step is to see if the loan is from an “eligible educational institution.” The Department of Education publishes a list every year. You will need to locate the list for the year you received your student loans and see if your school is on there.
  • The law is not always “black and white” when it comes to discharging student loan debt. Oftentimes, it is left to the interpretation of judges on a case-by-case basis. Private student loan debt is the most problematic debt in America. Many courts are finding private student loans should also be considered as an “educational benefit” as that term is understood in the Bankruptcy Code.

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For borrowers who are struggling with student loan debt, relief options are available. Many student loan borrowers are unaware that they have rights and repayment options available to them, such as postponement of loan payments, reduction of payments or even a complete discharge of the debt. It is important you contact an experienced Miami bankruptcy attorney who can advise you of all your options. As an experienced CPA as well as a proven bankruptcy lawyer, Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of the bankruptcy laws to protect their assets and get successful results. Since 1996 Kingcade & Garcia, P.A. has been helping people from all walks of life build a better tomorrow. Our attorneys help thousands of people every year take advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover. The day you hire our firm, we will contact your creditors to stop the harassment. You can also find useful consumer information on the Kingcade & Garcia website at www.miamibankruptcy.com.

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Shady College Practices could Erase Student Loan Debt

Proposed federal legislation will now make it easier for student borrowers, who have been cheated or misled by their college or university, to have their student loan debt forgiven.

The proposed rule changes announced last week by the U.S. Department of Education are part of an ongoing crackdown on the alleged abuses by for-profit colleges and universities.

Major provisions of the proposed debt-relief rule include:

  • An easier way to seek relief from federal student loans when a college has committed wrongdoing. The current “defense to repayment” process is complicated and subject to different rules depending on the state. It went largely unused until the collapse of Corinthian Colleges in 2015. As of today, more than 23,000 claims for student loan debt forgiveness have been filed, and the government has wiped out more than $42 million in debt for more than 2,000 borrowers so far.
  • Allowing group applications for debt relief in cases where there is school-wide wrongdoing. Currently, each student is required to file individually.
  • Requiring schools to warn current and prospective students if former students have poor loan repayment rates.
  • Doing more, sooner, to inform students whose schools have closed that they may qualify to have their loans forgiven.
  • Completely banning school agreements under which students sign away their right to sue schools and agree to participate in an arbitration process instead of notifying regulators about problems.
  • Requiring schools at financial risk to set aside funds, via irrevocable letters of credit, to cover the cost in case students eventually are due debt relief because the school fails to keep its promises to students. Conditions are set that would trigger the requirement (i.e. – a government entity filing a major suit against the school or the school relying too heavily on federal student loans.) Schools that activate these so called, “triggers” would be required to warn current and prospective students that they are at financial risk. Currently, when schools declare bankruptcy, taxpayers are responsible for the forgiven loans.

U.S. Education Secretary John King said, “These rules should make schools think twice,” about misleading students or engaging in risky enrollments.

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, praised the proposed rule, which is subject to a 45-day comment period, as “a victory for students.” These protections will stop for-profit colleges from using fine print to deny students their right to a day in court.

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For borrowers who are struggling with student loan debt, relief options are available. Many student loan borrowers are unaware that they have rights and repayment options available to them, such as postponement of loan payments, reduction of payments or even a complete discharge of the debt. It is important you contact an experienced Miami bankruptcy attorney who can advise you of all your options. As an experienced CPA as well as a proven bankruptcy lawyer, Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of the bankruptcy laws to protect their assets and get successful results. Since 1996 Kingcade & Garcia, P.A. has been helping people from all walks of life build a better tomorrow. Our attorneys help thousands of people every year take advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover. The day you hire our firm, we will contact your creditors to stop the harassment. You can also find useful consumer information on the Kingcade & Garcia website at www.miamibankruptcy.com.

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Former CEO of Monarch Mortgage indicted on seven counts in federal court, including bankruptcy fraud

Edward “Ted” Yoder, former CEO of Monarch Mortgage, faced a federal judge on seven charges, including bankruptcy fraud. The judge told the former bank head that he did not qualify for a court-appointed attorney, for which tax dollars would pay.  Yoder was picked up by ten FBI agents, wearing a shirt that read, “Some guys have all the luck.”

Many people in Hampton Roads trusted him with their money for their most prized possession- their home.  Now he is being accused of illegally handling funds. Court records accuse Yoder of hiding money, property and investments collectively valued at more than one million dollars from bankruptcy trustees.

Essentially, the case alleges when Yoder filed for bankruptcy, he concealed some of his assets by hiding them in another person’s account.

Yoder’s co-conspirator, Susan Spearman, a woman who has already pled guilty in federal court, must cooperate in any additional grand juries or trials. According to court records, Yoder owned shares of SIRIUS stock, valued at about $350,000. On October 5, 2012, Yoder had those shares sold and netted $339,660.19. Right after that, the U.S. attorney says Yoder transferred most of that money to the woman who aided him: Susan Spearman.

Two months later for the purpose of “concealing the scheme,” Yoder filed for bankruptcy. The court documents said he “never disclosed the sale of the stock or the transfer to Spearman in his bankruptcy case.”  In addition, during this time as alleged in the statement of facts, Yoder told Spearman to transfer the money back to him.

Yoder maintains his innocence and has been a fixture on the Hampton Roads financial circuit for decades.  Some wonder if this will result in implications for the financial industry.

Yoder is expected back in court for his arraignment on June 22, 2016.

This should come as a warning to anyone who plans to hide assets from the bankruptcy court. Bankruptcy trustees are experts at finding undisclosed cash, property, vehicles, boats, jewelry, antiques, and collectibles. If you are caught trying to hide assets, the consequences are big. Your discharge will be denied, and you will be unable to discharge the debts you listed in a subsequent bankruptcy filing. In addition, the potential penalty for bankruptcy crimes includes fines and imprisonment of up to five years.

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If you are in financial crisis and considering filing for bankruptcy, contact an experienced Miami bankruptcy attorney who can advise you of all your options. As an experienced CPA as well as a proven bankruptcy lawyer, Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of the bankruptcy laws to protect their assets and get successful results. Since 1996 Kingcade & Garcia, P.A. has been helping people from all walks of life build a better tomorrow. Our attorneys’ help thousands of people every year take advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover. The day you hire our firm, we will contact your creditors to stop the harassment. You can also find useful consumer information on the Kingcade & Garcia website at www.miamibankruptcy.com.

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More Attorneys Push for Bankruptcy to Cover Student Loan Debt

St. Cloud lawyer, Wesley Scott is outraged about the mounting debts student loan borrowers are facing.  The bankruptcy attorney has written at least four times to U.S. senators from Minnesota about the issue.  Specifically, he wants Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken to help change Chapter 13 bankruptcy rules to make student loan debt dischargeable, as with other debts in bankruptcy.

Graduates of four-year post secondary programs in Minnesota faced an average debt load of $32,000 in 2014. That number was $21,000 in 2005, according to The Institute for College Access & Success.

The bankruptcy code used to be more lenient, allowing people to discharge their student loan debt.  It still does, but the deck is stacked against borrowers and it’s something that rarely happens.  Debtors must show an undue hardship in court.

Bankruptcy lawyer Scott is proposing one other change to the law, an “at least” option, which would allow debtors going through Chapter 13 proceedings to make payments on their student loans designating them as a priority debt.

Under the current Chapter 13 provisions, people in bankruptcy need to first eliminate debts such as unpaid child support, taxes and mortgages.  Debts from student loans, medical bills and credit cards are paid at the end.

In an emailed statement, Franken said student loan debt should be eligible for discharge in bankruptcy, but, “it’s clear we need to address this problem on several fronts.” The senator said he has introduced a bill that would allow people to discharge private student loan debt, one to address tuition costs and another allowing students to refinance their debt.

Also in an emailed statement, Klobuchar said she is supporting a bill that would allow refinancing and one that would strengthen the federal Pell Grant program, which provides payments- not loans, to students.

The total value of outstanding federal student loans was about $1.2 trillion in the first quarter of 2016, up more than 130 percent from $516 billion in 2007.  From July 2006 to June 2015, interest rates for federal loans ranged from 3.4 to 8.5 percent. They now fall between 4.3 and 6.8 percent.

Those figures are affecting about 42 million Americans with federal loans, not including private student loans. With no relief in bankruptcy, some people are turning to other options.

A woman with approximately $70,000 in student loan debt went to visit a St. Cloud bankruptcy attorney with her husband.  But after leaving the attorney’s office, the couple went upstairs to a divorce lawyer.  It was not because they didn’t love each other anymore, the woman had to be single to qualify for an income-based repayment plan.  That’s the only way they could survive.

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For borrowers who are struggling with student loan debt, relief options are available. Many student loan borrowers are unaware that they have rights and repayment options available to them, such as postponement of loan payments, reduction of payments or even a complete discharge of the debt. It is important you contact an experienced Miami bankruptcy attorney who can advise you of all your options. As an experienced CPA as well as a proven bankruptcy lawyer, Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of the bankruptcy laws to protect their assets and get successful results. Since 1996 Kingcade & Garcia, P.A. has been helping people from all walks of life build a better tomorrow. Our attorneys help thousands of people every year take advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover. The day you hire our firm, we will contact your creditors to stop the harassment. You can also find useful consumer information on the Kingcade & Garcia website at www.miamibankruptcy.com.

 

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Obama Administration Unveils NEW Student Loan Forgiveness Program

This week, the Obama administration announced new guidelines for the forgiveness of certain student loans.  The program would forgive student loan debt for those borrowers who were the victims of scams perpetrated by for-profit colleges that used fraudulent or illegal practices to convince students to enroll.  While there are already federal laws in place for this, these new guidelines would make it easier to apply for this type of forgiveness.

If finalized, the new program would go into effect in July 2017. Under the new plan, borrowers would be able to ask for debt forgiveness if they can prove one of the following:

  • The school had a court judgement against it;
  • The school breached their contract with the student;
  • The school made a “substantial misrepresentation” about their offerings, graduate job prospects or the debt the student would accrue.

Under the new proposal, students would be able to request debt forgiveness up to six years following their discovery of the school’s wrongdoing, an increase from the current two-year limit.

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For borrowers who are struggling with student loan debt, relief options are available. Many student loan borrowers are unaware that they have rights and repayment options available to them, such as postponement of loan payments, reduction of payments or even a complete discharge of the debt. It is important you contact an experienced Miami bankruptcy attorney who can advise you of all your options. As an experienced CPA as well as a proven bankruptcy lawyer, Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of the bankruptcy laws to protect their assets and get successful results. Since 1996 Kingcade & Garcia, P.A. has been helping people from all walks of life build a better tomorrow. Our attorneys help thousands of people every year take advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover. The day you hire our firm, we will contact your creditors to stop the harassment. You can also find useful consumer information on the Kingcade & Garcia website at www.miamibankruptcy.com.

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Credit Card Borrowing Surges in U.S. – More defaults to come?

The U.S. economy is growing steadily, but credit card lending is growing double that- rising more than 5% over a year earlier and accelerated to 6% in March and April, according to Federal Reserve data.

This is the fastest credit card debt has grown since card lending declined during the 2009 recession. Since Americans are not earning much more since that time- will delinquencies, charge-offs and bankruptcies begin to rise in another year or two?

Bad mortgages were at low levels in the mid-2000s, after numerous new loans were made, but before they had a chance to default, making loss measures a poor indicator of the 2008-09 credit crisis. Loan-loss rates measure the highest, not when bad loans are made, but when the loans stop getting paid.  This can take a year or two from the time the bills are accrued.

Loan losses can be masked by aggressive new lending, and exaggerated at banks that stop making new loans, allowing loss rates to mount. The most aggressive and fastest growing major card lenders include Capital One, Synchrony (formerly General Electric Finance), and Wells Fargo. Citi, Chase and other bigger lenders are expanding less aggressively.

For the nine dominant U.S. credit card banks, which control 70% of the Visa-MasterCard-American Express-Discover-Chinapay market in the U.S., average charge-offs in early 2016 were 3.13% of annualized average loans.

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If you are in financial crisis and considering filing for bankruptcy, contact an experienced Miami bankruptcy attorney who can advise you of all your options. As an experienced CPA as well as a proven bankruptcy lawyer, Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of the bankruptcy laws to protect their assets and get successful results. Since 1996 Kingcade & Garcia, P.A. has been helping people from all walks of life build a better tomorrow. Our attorneys’ help thousands of people every year take advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover. The day you hire our firm, we will contact your creditors to stop the harassment. You can also find useful consumer information on the Kingcade & Garcia website at www.miamibankruptcy.com.

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Survey Reveals Student Loan Debt Hurting the Housing Market

Approximately three-quarters of people who have student loan debt say it is hindering them from purchasing a home, according to a recent survey.  Although a college degree increases a person’s chances of obtaining a good job and a secure future, the survey found that many would-be homeowners are increasingly burdened by student loan debt.

Seventy-one percent of those surveyed said their student loan debt is delaying them from buying a home. More than half said they expect that delay to last longer than five years.

With 43 million Americans carrying nearly $1.3 trillion in student debt, the burden is affecting all parts of the economy. The home ownership rate among those 35-and-younger has declined from 44 percent at the height of the housing boom to 34 percent today.

Forty-three percent of those surveyed carried between $10,001 and $40,000 in student loan debt, while 38 percent owed $50,000 or more. The most common debt range was between $20,000 and $30,000.

As a result of their student loan debt, 69 percent of borrowers said they did not feel financially secure enough to buy a home, while 80 percent said they cannot save up enough for a down payment.  This is not only affecting first-time home buyers, but also “move-up” buyers.  A third of those surveyed who are current homeowners said they cannot afford to sell their home and purchase another because of their student loan debt.

Among the reasons cited were the expense of moving and upgrading to a new home, credit problems caused by student loan debt and owing more than their home is worth because student loan debt has limited their ability to pay more than the minimum on their mortgage payment.

The 33-question survey was sent to 75,000 student borrowers, of which 3,230 responded. Among the respondents, 67 percent attended a four-year college and 27 percent attended a graduate/post-graduate school. Two-thirds went to a public institution. Seventy-one percent are employed full time while 14 percent are part-time but seeking full-time employment, according to the National Association of Realtors and American Student Assistance, who conducted the survey.

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For borrowers who are struggling with student loan debt, relief options are available. Many student loan borrowers are unaware that they have rights and repayment options available to them, such as postponement of loan payments, reduction of payments or even a complete discharge of the debt. It is important you contact an experienced Miami bankruptcy attorney who can advise you of all your options. As an experienced CPA as well as a proven bankruptcy lawyer, Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of the bankruptcy laws to protect their assets and get successful results. Since 1996 Kingcade & Garcia, P.A. has been helping people from all walks of life build a better tomorrow. Our attorneys help thousands of people every year take advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover. The day you hire our firm, we will contact your creditors to stop the harassment. You can also find useful consumer information on the Kingcade & Garcia website at www.miamibankruptcy.com.

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Miami Bankruptcy Attorney Timothy S. Kingcade Selected for Inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers 2016

Managing Shareholder, Timothy S. Kingcade of the Miami-based bankruptcy and foreclosure defense law firm of Kingcade & Garcia, P.A. has been recognized in the area of consumer bankruptcy law in Florida Super Lawyers Magazine.  This is the third year in a row Mr. Kingcade has been selected to the Florida Super Lawyers list. The prestigious honor is awarded to only five percent of lawyers in the state.

“It is a true honor to have received this award,” said Timothy S. Kingcade. “It is a testament to the commitment my firm and I make every day to each and every one of our clients.”

Attorney Kingcade practices exclusively in the field of bankruptcy law, handling Chapter 7 filings and foreclosure defense cases for the Southern District of Florida.  As an experienced CPA and proven bankruptcy attorney, Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover.

Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, representing the top 5% of Florida lawyers.  The goal of the Super Lawyers selection process is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of lawyers to be used as a resource to assist lawyers and sophisticated consumers in the search for legal counsel.

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Miami-based Kingcade & Garcia, P.A. was established by managing partner and bankruptcy attorney, Timothy S. Kingcade in 1996. The firm represents clients throughout the State of Florida in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and foreclosure defense cases. The firm is committed to providing personalized service to each and every client, clearly explaining the options according to the unique circumstances of his or her life. The office environment and the service provided are centered on a culture of superior client care for the financially disenfranchised. All partners and associates at Kingcade & Garcia, P.A. specialize in consumer bankruptcy and foreclosure and have dedicated their practices to this area of the law. Additionally, all attorneys and staff members at the firm are bilingual speaking Spanish.

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Top 5 Bankruptcy Myths Debunked

Filing for bankruptcy is not an easy decision and many people fear a social stigma after they file.  The truth is the stigma against debtors and those who file for bankruptcy has greatly decreased over the last 20 years, and there is no indication that debtors will be treated less favorably after filing for bankruptcy.  In fact, it is oftentimes easier to reestablish your credit after filing for bankruptcy, because you are essentially given a “clean slate.”

To make the bankruptcy process a little easier to understand, we have dispelled the top five bankruptcy myths.

Myth 1: You will lose everything. You may think that filing for bankruptcy means you have to give up your home, your car, your flat screen TV, and all of your assets.  This is simply not true. The vast majority of Chapter 7 cases are no-asset cases, meaning the debtor gives up no possessions. This happens for two reasons. First, you can allot for basic assets, called exemptions that are necessary for day-to-day living. What you can exempt varies from state to state, so be sure to discuss exemptions with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. For possessions that are not part of the exemption, creditors likely don’t want them.  Under Chapter 13, you keep all of your assets, but the value of them figures into your repayment plan.

Myth 2: You will be relieved of all your debts. Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy will provide you relief from most of your debts. However, there are some exemptions. These include: recent taxes, child or spousal support, student loan debt, and debts that are the result of fraud you have committed.

Myth 3: Paying off your debt is a better option. Filing for bankruptcy is the biggest financial decision you will ever make, but it doesn’t mean it is a bad idea. If your debts are more than 50% of your annual income and you cannot pay them off in five years, bankruptcy is likely your best option.

Myth 4: Filing for bankruptcy means I have failed. Given that the number one reason for filing for bankruptcy is due to medical debt, this could not be less true.  No surprise, the cost of medical deductibles has grown seven times faster than wages have risen. Many bankruptcies are likely the result of stagnant wages, not poor financial mismanagement.  Whatever your reason is for filing, think of bankruptcy as a tool that can help you get a fresh start and take control of your finances.

Myth 5: Bankruptcy will ruin my financial future. A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia showed that those who filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2010 had an average credit score of 538.2 on Equifax’s scale of 280 to 850. But the average score jumped to 620 by the time those bankruptcies were finalized, approximately six to eight months later. There are many ways to rebuild your credit after filing for bankruptcy. There are certain limitations you will face after filing, but taking advantage of the right financial tools can go a long way in helping you get back on the right path for your financial future.

If you are in financial crisis and considering filing for bankruptcy, contact an experienced Miami bankruptcy attorney who can advise you of all your options. As an experienced CPA as well as a proven bankruptcy lawyer, Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of the bankruptcy laws to protect their assets and get successful results. Since 1996 Kingcade & Garcia, P.A. has been helping people from all walks of life build a better tomorrow. Our attorneys’ help thousands of people every year take advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover. The day you hire our firm, we will contact your creditors to stop the harassment. You can also find useful consumer information on the Kingcade & Garcia website at www.miamibankruptcy.com.

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http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Saving-Money/2016/0613/Five-bankruptcy-myths-dispelled