How Much Protection Does Chapter 13 Offer for a Retirement Plan?

Here at Haysom Law we advise clients never to pay old collection debts out of their retirement funds. The reason is simple: regardless of whether you file a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 plan, the vast majority of retirement funds are protected from creditors.  Not every plan is the same of course, and there…

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What Happens After a Chapter 13 Case is Paid Off?

You’ve done it! You’ve paid off your Chapter 13 plan. What happens next? Here’s what you need to know. Note that this is the process for a standard Chapter 13 case, not a case where you’ve chosen to try to pay off your Chapter 13 plan early. This is also not the same as a…

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