Posted by Walter Benenati | Benenati Bankruptcy
Auto Loans in Bankruptcy – Can You Keep Your Vehicle? One of the biggest worries individuals facing bankruptcy have before beginning the process is what property they will lose. Will they lose their home or their cars? This is one of the biggest misconceptions and common bankruptcy myths. In fact, many of our clients are …
Continue reading "Auto Loans in Bankruptcy – Can You Keep Your Vehicle?"
Read MorePosted by Walter Benenati | Benenati Bankruptcy
Tips for Buying a Home after Bankruptcy One of the biggest fears individuals face prior to filing bankruptcy is that they will never be able to qualify for credit again or even own a home. The fear of filing for bankruptcy keeps many people struggling with insurmountable debt they will never be able to pay …
Continue reading "Tips for Buying a Home after Bankruptcy"
Read MorePosted by Walter Benenati | Benenati Bankruptcy
Date: April 23, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kristine Snively 407.982.1707 kristine@pristinepr.com Attorney Walter Benenati Receives Preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell Orlando, FL – (April 23, 2018) Attorney Walter Benenati of the Orlando-based Benenati Law Firmhas received the preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, joining a select group of lawyers recognized for their legal ability and professional …
Continue reading "AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell"
Read MorePosted by Walter Benenati | Benenati Bankruptcy
Disabled no longer face tax penalty after Student Loan Debt is forgiven The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act benefits individuals who are permanently disabled and struggling to pay back their student loan debt. Disabled borrowers include veterans who are no longer able to work due to service-related injuries but also anyone who is determined …
Continue reading "Disabled no longer face tax penalty after Student Loan Debt is forgiven"
Read MorePosted by Walter Benenati | Benenati Bankruptcy
What Are the Consequences of Ignoring a Debt Collector? Ignoring calls from a debt collector can be tempting, but is it always a good idea? Ignoring a problem does not make it go away, and this is especially true with debt. One of the worst things that can happen if you ignore a debt collector …
Continue reading "What Are the Consequences of Ignoring a Debt Collector?"
Read MorePosted by Walter Benenati | Benenati Bankruptcy
Changes Coming to Student Loan Bankruptcy Rules The Department of Education is reviewing the current ‘undue hardship’ standard when it comes to discharging student loan debt in bankruptcy. Judges generally require borrowers prove that they cannot maintain a “minimal standard of living” while repaying the loans, that their circumstances will not change for a significant …
Continue reading "Changes Coming to Student Loan Bankruptcy Rules"
Read MorePosted by Walter Benenati | Benenati Bankruptcy
My name is Walter Benenati. I have come to the realization it is really important that my clients and colleagues know who I am and what I have been through on my own financial journey. It has now been 5 years since my bankruptcy trade line came off my credit report in 2018. For 10 …
Continue reading "My Personal Bankruptcy Story"
Read MorePosted by Walter Benenati | Benenati Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy. You hear the word more and more these days. Whether it is Puerto Rico flirting with filing bankruptcy in an effort to reorganize their debts or the rapper 50 Cent filing bankruptcy to protect himself from creditors – bankruptcy is in. And you know what is out? Or at least slowly evaporating? The stigma …
Continue reading "Bankruptcy Is Trending"
Read MorePosted by Walter Benenati | Benenati Bankruptcy
When you file bankruptcy, our office attends a Meeting of Creditors (341 Meeting) with you. We never hire outside counsel or a cover lawyer to attend. We appear with you. It is scheduled about 30 days after you file your bankruptcy. The hearing itself only lasts a couple of minutes. As each year that bankruptcy …
Continue reading "Don’t Be A Fool"
Read MorePosted by Walter Benenati | Benenati Bankruptcy
It is a common occurrence in my practice. An elderly couple, overwhelmed by credit card debt and dependent on a set income, ask to meet with me for a free bankruptcy consultation. For them, there is no light at the end of their dark, financial tunnel. They feel as if time is running out. Bankruptcy. …
Continue reading "Senior Citizens Filing Bankruptcy"
Read More