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Is an RRSP Withdrawal Surplus Income in a Bankruptcy?

 28 Oct 2013
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In 2008 the Parliament of Canada amended the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act to protect your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) from seizure except for contributions you have made in the last year. This new law was in addition to the protections provided under the Insurance Act of Ontario that protects…

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When Does A Debt Management Plan Work?

 23 Oct 2013
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We’ll start with a brief definition of what a Debt Management Plan (or DMP) is: “A DMP is a voluntary program whereby some of your unsecured debts are pooled together so that you can make a single monthly payment to a credit counselling agency who will forward your payments to your…

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What To Expect At Your Bankruptcy Consultation

 16 Oct 2013
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If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in Canada you may be wondering what you can expect when you meet with a Bankruptcy Canada Trustee for the first time? What will they ask? Will you need to bring anything with you? Your Bankruptcy Debt Assessment The purpose of your initial…

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5 Things To Do During Your Bankruptcy

 14 Oct 2013
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In a previous post we talked about the top 5 things you should do to prepare for your bankruptcy. Once you have filed for bankruptcy, there are also activities you should do to ensure that your bankruptcy goes smoothly. Complete your duties. After you have declared bankruptcy you have a…

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How Does Bankruptcy Affect My Credit Rating?

 09 Oct 2013
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Your credit report is maintained by one of two major credit rating agencies in Canada: Equifax and Trans Union. When you apply for a loan, whether a credit card or a mortgage, your lender will review your credit report. This report contains information about whether or not you have unpaid…

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Tell Your Bankruptcy Trustee Everything

 07 Oct 2013
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Bankruptcy is your chance to start over. In exchange for your debts being ‘discharged’ you give up your assets and make a monthly payment during your bankruptcy. This is the cost to you of eliminating your debts once and for all so you can begin to rebuild your credit and…

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Creditors Meeting: What Questions Will They Ask Me?

 02 Oct 2013
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Question: A creditors’ meeting has been called and I wonder what questions they can and cannot ask. Can they only ask about the past and where the money was spent before bankruptcy? Can they ask about personal expenses such as medical expenses and what drugs I am paying for? Do…

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Does A Bankruptcy Trustee Seize Your Bank Account?

 30 Sep 2013
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When you file for bankruptcy, your trustee is required to seize your assets and distribute them to your creditors.  While technically any money in your bank account is an asset to be surrendered to your bankruptcy trustee, in most cases your trustee will not automatically seize your bank account if…

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Declaring Bankruptcy In Canada – A Last Resort

 25 Sep 2013
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As a bankruptcy trustee, I follow one simple philosophy that I discuss with every person I meet who is in financial trouble: Declaring bankruptcy in Canada is a last resort. How true is this? So much so that only 1 in 5 people who contact our firm for help end…

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My Bank Account Was Frozen. Will Bankruptcy Help?

 23 Sep 2013
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You need to pick up a few things on your way home so you stop at a bank machine to withdraw some cash, only the machine won’t let you make a withdrawal.  You step inside and the teller informs you that your bank account has been “frozen”.  What does that…

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