If you file your Chapter 7 bankruptcy within the next three weeks, you will get your bankruptcy discharge before Christmas. Start your new year off right and get straight with your finances. This holiday season, give yourself the gift of a debt-free life. Most Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases take three months from start to finish. About…
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There are three main chapters of bankruptcy for individuals, and all three have different bankruptcy costs and fees. Your total bankruptcy cost includes both court filing fees, which are an administrative requirement, and legal fees, which are paid to your attorney. If you’re having difficulty making ends meet, it’s natural to wonder: Just how much does bankruptcy cost? Chapter 7…
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Which bankruptcy should I file? Chapter 7 is quick and easy, but Chapter 13 allows repayment of missed mortgage payments. Whether you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the “automatic stay” goes into immediate effect. The automatic stay prevents your creditors from taking any steps to try to collect money from you. Both Chapter 7…
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Brian V. Lee, the District of Columbia State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) and principal attorney for Lee Legal, met with District of Columbia Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton to discuss the student loan discharge in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The meeting was part of “Hill Day at Home,” which allows NACBA…
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Realtors should not turn away bankruptcy clients. In fact, realtors shouldn’t have many concerns at all if approached by a client in bankruptcy. In most cases, bankruptcy does not complicate real estate sales very much at all. If the client is in Chapter 7 (liquidation) bankruptcy, usually the client needs cash quickly. Realtors often list…
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In 2016, 43 million Americans carried a total of over $1.3 trillion in student debt. More than 40% of the nearly 22 million borrowers with federal student loans were in default or behind on their payments. Student loan defaults have been compared to the subprime mortgage meltdown of 2007-2010. In 2017, Americans owed over $1.48 trillion in student…
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Are you ready to file for bankruptcy but stressed out because you’re not sure who will find out? It can be hard to pinpoint who will figure out or actually find out about your bankruptcy. But there are some basic rules of thumb. Before you file, it’s not uncommon to want to know the answer…
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Settled debts must be included in your income taxes If you settle a debt for less than you owe, the balance canceled or forgiven is taxable income. You must report any cancelled or forgiven debts as part of your gross income on your income tax return. The creditor will send you an IRS Form 1099-C…
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Bankruptcy can be a life-changing decision. You should definitely educate yourself as much as possible about the ramifications before you file. Your specific circumstances will determine whether bankruptcy is the right choice for you. But you must keep your long-term objectives in mind. On a weekly basis I answer the question: How long will bankruptcy…
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Dealing with unmanageable debts can completely take over your life. You don’t get that many opportunities in life to start over. But you can get a second chance at life with bankruptcy. Worrying about losing your car or home can keep you up at night. And debt collectors can make you afraid to answer your phone.…
Continue reading ›Brian Lee from Lee Legal was an amazing attorney to work with. He took his time, reviewed my documents and we discussed my situation thoroughly. He explained the process and my options as well as gave his recommendation. Not only did he assist, but he ensured that I knew this...
I was very nervous and scared about going through this process. But Brian was very knowledgeable and helped me through it. I was notified about any and all updates to my case and he was very responsive when I had questions regarding any concerns I had. Although a bit nerve...
Brian provided me with a very detailed analysis about my potential case after our first consultation. He promptly responded to all my complex questions, especially navigating student loans and some tax discussions. He is very professional and experienced at what he does, I would...
I've had the pleasure of working alongside Brian V. Lee for several years, and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most knowledgeable bankruptcy attorneys in the DMV area. Brian's command of Chapter 7, 11, and 13 practice is exceptional, and his clients in the DC...
Brian has the amazing talent of taking complicated legal matters and distilling them down to seamless, frictionless resolutions. He is a phenomenal problem solver and a trusted advisor.
Brian is both warm and professional. He helped me navigate a financial issue that I had not been looking forward to working on and he made the entire experience non-stressful, receiving a lot of anxiety I had around the matter. He is straight forward and a fantastic problem...
I had the opportunity to work with Brian at a time when I was challenged by a professional setback and forced with the challenge of making some very difficult legal decisions. Additionally, I worked with him again as I was dealing with some financial issues pertaining to my...
Still several years from Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness and saddled with significant student loan payments in proportion to my income, I came to Lee Legal to explore the bankruptcy path. Through his counsel, Brian took the fear out of the process and helped me to...
