Articles by George Vogl
Can Bankruptcy Stop A Lawsuit From A Debt Collector?
Published on June 5, 2026
Yes. When you file for bankruptcy protection, under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, the filing triggers an injunction known as the Automatic Stay of Bankruptcy. This is a powerful federal…
Do I Have To List All My Debts In Bankruptcy?
Published on June 4, 2026
Yes! The Bankruptcy Code requires that you schedule every debt you owe, even those that are contingent or uncollectible, in your bankruptcy petition. Debts are broken down into four categories…
What Happens If I Win The Lottery, Hit A Jackpot Or Have Some Other Windfall While In Bankruptcy?
Published on June 3, 2026
Should you be lucky enough to recover a windfall, such as a hitting the lottery or a jackpot, while you are in an active bankruptcy, you must disclose it and…
What Happens If I Inherit Property While I Am In Bankruptcy?
Published on June 2, 2026
There are two dates that must be defined in order to effectively answer this question. First, the date of the bankruptcy filing, as that is the date in the Bankruptcy…
Will I Be Able To Keep My Tax Refunds If I File For Bankruptcy?
Published on June 1, 2026
Tax refunds are always a challenging topic in bankruptcy because there are so many ways that different jurisdictions treat them. To get a definitive answer regarding your situation, you need…
Will I Lose My Property and Money If I File For Bankruptcy?
Published on May 29, 2026
The analysis for all of these questions is substantially the same. Remember, bankruptcy was designed to provide the honest but unfortunate debtor a fresh start on their finances. It was…
Can I Buy A New Car While In Bankruptcy?
Published on May 26, 2026
You are able to buy a new car while in bankruptcy, but the process is different depending on whether you are in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Additionally, there…
How Is A Leased Vehicle Treated In Bankruptcy?
Published on May 22, 2026
Leased vehicles are treated very differently, and somewhat more simply, than financed vehicles in bankruptcy. In a typical lease, you will have paid an initial downpayment to get the vehicle,…
Will Bankruptcy Help If My Vehicle Has Already Been Repossessed?
Published on May 21, 2026
Bankruptcy will absolutely stop repossession of your vehicle if the case is filed prior to the vehicle being recovered by the lender. Upon filing for bankruptcy protection, the Automatic Stay…
Can I Keep My Car If I File For Bankruptcy?
Published on May 19, 2026
The vast majority of people who file for bankruptcy protection are able to keep their primary vehicle. Those with multiple vehicles may be able to keep all or may only…

