The Law of Debtors And Creditors: Text, Cases, And Problems
by Elizabeth Warren
from Aspen Publishers
Secured Credit: A Systems Approach
by Lynn M. Lopucki
from Aspen Publishers, Inc.
Distressed Debt Analysis: Strategies for Speculative Investors
by Stephen G. Moyer
from J. Ross Publishing
Recently, reorganizations, restructurings, and bankruptcies have replaced IPOs as the common financial vehicle of the times. However, these distressed companies can still provide an avenue for profitable investing. This eagerly anticipated new reference helps guide you through this treacherous landscape in order to master the multi-move chess-like strategies required to achieve financially advantageous results for your portfolio. It is the most up-to-date and comprehensive book on the market to deal with the myriad of issues surrounding a distressed company.
Providing theoretical and practical insight, Distressed Debt Analysis: Strategies for Speculative Investors presents a conceptual, but not overly technical, outline of the financial and bankruptcy law context in which restructurings take place. The book covers the broader financial environment of the reorganization and the basic process of investment analysis and investment strategies. The author uses numerous real-world examples and case studies to emphasize important concepts and critical issues.
The developments that have created these extraordinary investment opportunities have also created tremendous demand for professionals with experience and knowledge in the restructuring process. Distressed Debt Analysis: Strategies for Speculative Investors addresses the complete knowledge needs of investors and professionals in the burgeoning world of financially distressed companies. It is perfect for bankruptcy departments of law firms, restructuring advisory groups, turnaround consulting firms, and reorganization and distressed securities departments of investment banks.
Bankruptcy And Debtor/creditor: Examples And Explanations (Examples & Explanations)
by Brian A. Blum
from Aspen Publishers
To keep pace with the recent major changes in bankruptcy law, noted author Brian Blum presents a completely revised edition of his popular study guide, "Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor: Examples & Explanations." This comprehensive text is well known for its effectiveness in helping students understand the many rules, principles, and policies of the area.
The New Bankruptcy: Will It Work for You? (2nd edition)
by Stephen Elias
from NOLO
A clear path through the bankruptcy maze!
Bankruptcy laws have changed, and figuring out how to use them effectively is harder than ever. For plain-English guidance you can trust, turn to The New Bankruptcy.
Here, you'll discover the clear-cut answers, information and strategies you need to figure out whether bankruptcy is the right solution for your debt problems. Find out:
The 2nd edition is completely updated to show how the courts have interpreted the new bankruptcy laws. It also provides worksheets to help you determine whether you can file for bankruptcy, and includes helpful checklists, sample forms and easy-to-use legal charts for all 50 states.
"Everything you need to know about filing for bankruptcy under the new laws. Bankruptcy law recently experienced a profound change that makes it harder to eliminate overwhelming debt. Yet many of the reasons for filing for bankruptcy (such as divorce, medical bills or job loss) remain. Fortunately, there's help. The New Bankruptcy can help you choose the best strategy to get back on your feet. Filled with clear-cut answers and practical suggestions, it covers all the issues you face, including: qualifying for Chapter 7 bankruptcy how Chapter 13 repayment plans work which debts are wiped out how bankruptcy affects homeowners keeping cars and other property how bankruptcy affects credit alternative ways to handle debt problems paperwork requirements and much more The New Bankruptcy also provides worksheets to help you determine whether you can file for bankruptcy under the new law. It also includes checklists, sample forms and easy-to-use legal charts for all 50 states. List of Forms Voluntary Petition Form 6: Summary of Schedules Form 6: Statistical Summary of Certain Liabilities Form 6: Schedule A-Real Property Form 6: Schedule B-Personal Property Form 6: Schedule C-Property Claimed as Exempt Form 6: Schedule D-Creditors Holding Secured Claims Form 6: Schedule E-Creditors Holding Unsecured Priority Claims Form 6: Schedule F-Creditors Holding Unsecured Nonpriority Claims Form 6: Schedule G-Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases Form 6: Schedule H-Codebtors Form 6: Schedule I-Current Income of Individual Debtor(s) Form 6: Schedule J-Current Expenditures of Individual Debtor(s) Form 6: Declaration Concerning Debtor's Schedules Form 7: Statement of Financial Affairs Form 201: Notice to Individual Consumer Debtor Under § 342(b) Bankruptcy Code Form B22A: Statement of Current Monthly Income and Means Test Calculation Form 8: Chapter 7 Individual Debtor's Statement of Intention Form 21: Statement of Social Security Number Statement Pursuant to Rule 2016(B) Creditor Matrix Cover Sheet Creditor Mailing Matrix "
Personal Bankruptcy Laws For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
by James P. Caher
from For Dummies
With tips on understanding -- and surviving -- the new bankruptcy laws
If you're considering bankruptcy, you need straightforward answers and reliable advice. This handy guide covers it all -- so you can get your finances in line and your life back on track. This updated new edition covers everything you need to know about the new bankruptcy law and includes even better resources. Don't get desperate -- get out of debt instead!
Discover how to
* Weigh the consequences of bankruptcy
* Manage your spending
* Find professional help you can trust
* Decide on the right type of bankruptcy
* Pass the means test
* Keep more of your stuff
An updated edition of the successful guide with coverage of the new bankruptcy laws The Second Edition of Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies is fully updated with new resources and features full coverage of the new corporate-sponsored bankruptcy bill, which makes it harder than ever for people to seek relief through bankruptcy. Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies helps readers decide whether filing for bankruptcy is the right choice for them and, if it is, which type of bankruptcy suits their personal situation. Written by seasoned experts on bankruptcy law, this simple guide walks readers through the bankruptcy process and explains how to rebuild credit afterwards. Plus, the book also helps people deal with creditors and the IRS before they find themselves facing bankruptcy. James P. Caher (Eugene, OR) is an expert on consumer bankruptcy and a practicing bankruptcy lawyer with 25 years of experience. John M. Caher (Albany, NY) is a legal journalist who has written about law and the courts for most of his 20-year career.
How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
by Stephen Elias
from NOLO
In these times of massive credit card debt and stagnating incomes, filing for bankruptcy has become the only relief for thousands of people. The information in How to File for Bankruptcy is so complete that a person can file virtually on his own, without needing to hire a lawyer. By no means does the book encourage filing for bankruptcy, but it will help anyone in serious financial trouble determine if bankruptcy might be a sensible course to take, and examines what kind is appropriate for different individuals. All of the necessary forms are included, complete with explicit directions. Like all Nolo Press titles, this is a straightforward, no-nonsense book of useful advice and specific guidance, written in clear, easy-to-understand language.
This all-in-one book can help you find relief from overwhelming debt!
If you have more debt than you can possibly pay off, the bankruptcy system is there to help -- and with How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, you'll find the clear and user-friendly information, advice and forms you need to get through the entire process.
First, the book will help you determine whether you qualify for Chapter 7 --and whether it is the best way to deal with your debts. Then you'll find out how to:
The 14th edition is updated and revised to reflect the latest laws and legal forms, plus the line-by-line instructions you need to fill them out. Easy-to-use charts make looking up the laws of your state a snap.
Please note: This book does not cover business bankruptcies, farm reorganizations or individual repayment plans (Chapter 13). For Chapter 13 bankruptcy, see Nolo's Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Repay Your Debts.
Bankruptcy, Seventh Edition (University Casebook Series)
by William D. Warren
from Foundation Press
This law school casebook provides detailed information on bankruptcy law. The casebook provides the tools for on-point study of the fundamentals of all types of bankruptcy issues. Part of the University Casebook Series®, it includes selected cases designed to illustrate the development of a body of law on a particular subject. Text and explanatory materials designed for law study accompany the cases. The Seventh Edition treats in detail the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, coming to grips with the policy issues that have been before Congress for the past several years. It also features important new cases and other recent developments.
2008 U.S. Bankruptcy Code & Rules Booklet
by Staff
from LegalPub.com, Inc.
Complete U.S. Code, Title 11 (Bankruptcy) and related provisions in Title 18 (Crimes and Criminal Procedure), Title 26 (Internal Revenue Code) & Title 28 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), plus the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and the Interim Bankruptcy Rules, as amended through Dec. 1, 2007. The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure includes the full text of the F.R.Civ.P. that are incorporated therein.
Handy paperback size. Comprehensive index. Full citations to source legislation and amendments. Cross-references between the Bankruptcy Code and Rules. Published in January of each year just weeks after new rule changes take effect.
This book is perfect size for courtroom use.
Credit After Bankruptcy: A Step-By-Step Action Plan to Quick and Lasting Recovery after Personal Bankruptcy
by Stephen Snyder
from Bellwether Publications
A step-by-step action plan to quick and lasting recovery after personal bankruptcy. Indexed.
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