Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

What Happens If My Spouse Dies During Bankruptcy?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Oct 20th, 2021

Seniors declaring bankruptcy have many concerns. One of the most pressing is how their health or their spouse’s health might affect their case. It is understandable why older adults, especially those facing health concerns that might have driven them to bankruptcy, have concerns about not living long enough to complete their bankruptcy case. What Happens […]

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Can I File for Bankruptcy Without a Job?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Oct 15th, 2021

Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Medical Debt, Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is often considered a tool used by people without money, without income, and without any financial hope. The truth is people in many different situations file for bankruptcy. This includes people with fixed social security incomes, as well as those with no job at all. Bankruptcy for low-income seniors is an option for older […]

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Should I Use Retirement Savings to Avoid Bankruptcy? A Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer Can Help You Protect Your Retirement Nest Egg

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Oct 8th, 2021

Personal Bankruptcy

Withdrawing money from your retirement savings is rarely advised by financial experts, even if you are facing bankruptcy. Working with a Tampa bankruptcy lawyer when you file ensures you utilize the appropriate exemptions. This protects your retirement savings from the bankruptcy court. The average person works hard for their retirement savings. The last thing they […]

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Can You File for Bankruptcy and Keep Your Home

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Oct 4th, 2021

Personal Bankruptcy

Foreclosure is something that occurs after a homeowner has missed multiple mortgage payments. Working with a Florida bankruptcy attorney helps you avoid foreclosure and make the smartest choices when it comes to bankruptcy and homeownership. Can you file bankruptcy and keep your home? Absolutely, but it’s not always as simple as it seems. Here’s what […]

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Is There Such a Thing as Mortgage Bankruptcy?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Sep 27th, 2021

Debt Relief, Foreclosure, Personal Bankruptcy

Your home is one of your primary concerns when filing for bankruptcy. Can you claim bankruptcy and keep your home? Yes, but there are several important things you must know. Bankruptcy affects homeownership, and while there is no such thing as a “mortgage bankruptcy,” you can expect your bankruptcy case to impact your existing mortgage. […]

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What Do You Need to Know about a Home Auction in Bankruptcy?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Sep 23rd, 2021

Foreclosure, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Home auctions are a common topic that arises when someone is faced with the prospect of bankruptcy. Bankruptcy protection for homeowners includes the ability to avoid foreclosure, but only in some instances. If you can’t bring your mortgage payments current, it puts your home at risk of being put up for auction. What do you […]

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Can a Florida Bankruptcy Attorney Help Me Avoid Eviction

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Sep 20th, 2021

Personal Bankruptcy

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Losing one’s home is one of the most common concerns you can have when filing for bankruptcy. A Florida bankruptcy attorney helps people worried about foreclosure that forces them from their homes when they file. But what about people who rent their homes? What happens if you’re renting from a landlord and you file for […]

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Covid-19 Tax Tips

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Sep 17th, 2021

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Resources, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, News

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a variety of things including taxes. These COVID tax tips can help you prepare and meet your obligations without penalty. As many people already know, the IRS has delayed payment and/or filing due dates in 2020 and 2021 for income taxes. Additionally, the IRS has made available IRS Free File […]

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How Can a Bankruptcy Attorney in Tampa Florida Help Me If I Fall Behind on My Mortgage After Filing for Bankruptcy?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Sep 16th, 2021

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Foreclosure, Personal Bankruptcy

Many people find that filing for bankruptcy provides all of the financial relief they need to get back on track. But this isn’t the case for everyone. For some, bankruptcy is just the first step in resolving financial struggles. A bankruptcy attorney in Tampa, Florida can help you manage life during and after bankruptcy. Bankruptcy […]

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Are Bankruptcy Laws Designed to “Trip” You Up? Here’s How a Bankruptcy Law Firm Can Help You Avoid Trouble

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Sep 13th, 2021

Debtor Rights, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

It’s no surprise that people are skeptical of how bankruptcy can help their financial situation. Many have heard stories about how filing for bankruptcy caused problems for years for people they know. In some cases, working with a reputable bankruptcy law firm would have avoided the problems. But in reality, bankruptcy isn’t right for everyone. […]

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