licensed insolvency trustee 8 - Consumer Proposal & Bankruptcy

Receiving a Windfall While Bankrupt

May 12, 2015

Any assets or property that you receive or become entitled to receive, before your discharge from bankruptcy, can be seized by the trustee and distributed to your creditors. As a bankrupt, you must report any windfalls to your trustee and failure to do so could cause difficulties in obtaining your discharge from bankruptcy or even after you have received your discharge.

Using Your Credit Cards Prior To Bankruptcy or Proposal

April 28, 2015

Borrowing money with the intent of not paying it back may be considered fraud which is a criminal offence. Debts from fraudulent activities are not dischargeable in a personal bankruptcy or a consumer proposal. If you are having a difficult time paying your debts, we recommend that you cease using your credit cards and contact a Licensed Insolvency Trustee to review your situation and discuss your options.

Banking Fees – Are You Paying Too Much?

March 31, 2015

It’s important to find the best type of account and monthly plan to fit your lifestyle so you can start by reviewing your monthly bank statements to see the fees and service charges you have incurred in the past. This will provide the information you need to compare the types of accounts and plans that best suited to your usage.

Having the wrong plan or too many bank accounts can be costly, and you might be paying for unnecessary bank expenses than a plan that is tailored to your individual or family needs.

Can Creditors Collect Debts After Bankruptcy?

March 24, 2015

When you receive a discharge after completing your bankruptcy, it releases you from the debts you owed before your date of bankruptcy. Once you file personal bankruptcy, your creditors cannot legally collect on those debts.

My Bank Account Is Always In Overdraft

March 17, 2015

Banks charge interest on overdraft account as high as 20%; this can be a costly form of credit. If you find that you are carrying an overdraft balance and running out of money between pay periods, this can be an early warning sign of future financial difficulties.

Caught in the Pay Day Loan Cycle?

March 4, 2015

The problem with this type of borrowing is that it is very expensive and can often leave the borrower, who is already in a tight financial position, unable to repay the loan. So they end up re-borrowing or getting a “roll-over” loan by paying off the current loan and immediately getting another one from the payday lender.

What happens If My Ex-Spouse Goes Bankrupt?

February 24, 2015

If both parties have agreed to assume responsibility for certain debts, it does not absolve them, if one of them defaults on a debt, that was granted to both parties jointly. Bankruptcy laws and family laws do not deal with assets and liabilities in the same way; there can be conflicts and unintended consequences when the two interact.

Financial Literacy – Understanding Collateral Mortgages

February 17, 2015

The mortgage process is changing and many banks have are now using collateral mortgages when you purchase or refinance your home. A collateral mortgage typically designed to secure all obligations that you owe to the bank and there is no dollar limit on the mortgage.

I Received a Mortgage Sale Notice – What Can I do?

January 27, 2015

When you fall behind on mortgage payments your bank has the right to take control of your house and sell it. The mortgage company or bank must follow a formal legal process called a mortgage sale or foreclosure.

Am I Responsible For the Debt of My Business?

January 13, 2015

If your business is incorporated, you may still have personal obligations for certain debts; debt that you personally guaranteed, director liabilities, unpaid wages. If you operate your business as a sole proprietor, you are personally responsible for all the debts of that business. If you are a partner in a partnership, you and your business partner are jointly liable for all the debts of the partnership, not just your own portion.