WHAT IS THIS SITE ABOUT?
I created this website to help Arizona residents learn a little bit about the basics of bankruptcy and probate law. I hope you find the information useful.
If there is a particular question you would like
to see addressed here, please contact me.
Bankruptcy Resources
CONTACT INFORMATION
Brian M. Blum
BLUM LAW OFFICE, PLC
2501 N. Hayden Rd., Suite 101
Scottsdale, Arizona 85257
phone: 480.292.8423 | fax: 480.240.1355
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
In a bankruptcy case under chapter 7,
you file a petition asking the court to
discharge your debts. The basic idea in
a chapter 7 bankruptcy is to wipe out
(discharge) your debts in exchange for
your giving up property, except for
“exempt” property which the law allows...
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
In a chapter 13 case you file a “plan”
showing how you will pay off some of
your past-due and current debts over
three to five years. The most important
thing about a chapter 13 case is that
it will allow you to keep valuable
property--especially your home and
car--which might otherwise be lost...