Posts Tagged ‘personal bankruptcy’

What Assets Can Nova Scotia Residents Keep In Bankruptcy?

What asset can I keep? A Licensed Insolvency Trustee can help you identify which assets you can keep. There is a specific list of assets that you are allowed to keep when you file personal bankruptcy or consumer proposal. This list of assets is specific to the province in which you live.

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What Assets Can New Brunswick Residents Keep In Bankruptcy?

What asset can I keep? A Licensed Insolvency Trustee can help you identify which assets you can keep. There is a specific list of assets that you are allowed to keep when you file personal bankruptcy or consumer proposal. This list of assets is specific to the province in which you live.

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Consumer Proposal vs. Credit Counselling?

With all of the choices facing financially distressed consumers, it’s important to compare your options. The most common options are a Consumer Proposal only available through a Licensed Insolvency Trustee or a Debt Management/Repayment Plan offered by credit counselling agencies.

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Planning a Debt Free Summer Vacation

If you did not start saving soon enough and don’t have enough money, then you may want to consider delaying your trip to the following year. Your vacation will be much more enjoyable if you know that it is paid for in advance.

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Can I Declare Bankruptcy If I Live Outside of The Country?

Generally speaking, under the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act, if you reside outside of the country you can still declare bankruptcy as long as you meet certain criteria. If you are a previous Canadian resident and are have debt issues you should contact Powell Associates Ltd. to determine if you meet the criteria to file personal bankruptcy or a consumer proposal in Canada.

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Will Bankruptcy Take Care of Judgments?

Yes, judgments from creditors do get released when you file a personal bankruptcy or complete a consumer proposal. However, judgments registered against your assets by Canada Revenue Agency do not get released when you file a personal bankruptcy or complete a consumer proposal.

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Using RRSPs to Pay Down Debt

If you are unable to keep up with your debt payments you should consult a Licensed Insolvency Trustee to discuss your options before cashing-in any of your investments.   Your investment savings may be exempt from seizure so you may be able to keep them if you file for personal bankruptcy or settle your debts through a consumer proposal.

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Receiving a Windfall While Bankrupt

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.

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Using Your Credit Cards Prior To Bankruptcy or Proposal

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.

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