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Inside you will find over 500 helpful articles discussing the Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy Process and other solutions for difficult financial situations.

 

    Wesley Scott

    Wesley Scott
    I love being a Minnesota bankruptcy attorney because it allows me to give people hope that, together, we can get their lives back. People call us because of business failure (many businesses fail, that is a fact of life), income drop (bad economy or otherwise), divorce (happens to many), medical problems (how can you help that?), and bad financial decisions (we have all made them!). I understand the financial pressures my clients face because I experienced many of these same pressures growing up. I know that most of my clients end up in debt through no fault of their own. I became a bankruptcy attorney to give these people the help and support they need in this time of trouble.
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    How To Avoid Debt Consolidation in Rochester, MN

    Posted by Wesley Scott on February 10

    You read this correctly. Debt consolidation is a complete waste of time. There are numerous problems with debt consolidation. Let me count the problems.

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    Do Bankruptcy Trustees in MN Have Their Favorite Firms?

    Posted by Wesley Scott on February 8

    There is no doubt in my mind that Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 trustees in Minnesota have their favorite bankruptcy law firms. They likely also have their list of bankruptcy lawyers and bankruptcy law firms they are not so fond of. How does Kain & Scott know this to be true? We attend bankruptcy hearings all across the state of Minnesota and we talk to these trustees regularly.  We also see the commotion of lawyers and their clients at these hearings having conversations about why the schedules are not correct and why they now have some problems.

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    If You Do These 3 Things, Don't FIle Bankruptcy

    Posted by Wesley Scott on February 7

    I want to make sure you understand I think bankruptcy is a wonderful tool that can be used to get your life back. I have personally witnessed thousands of Minnesotans get their lives back over many years and I can attest to you, they all were very thankful that bankruptcy exists to allow them to move on from a nightmare in the form of overwhelming debt.

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    If Donald Trump Can File Bankruptcy, So Can You

    Posted by Wesley Scott on February 6

    If Donald Trump can file bankruptcy, so can you. There have been presidents who have filed bankruptcy before and there have been thousands of actors and actresses and comics who have filed bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a legal tool that can be used to get rid of debt. If you start a business, and things don’t go well, bankruptcy is there to help out. One of the policy reasons behind bankruptcy is we want people taking risks and starting businesses because when they succeed it is good for the economy.

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    Can Creditors Freeze My Bank Accounts?

    Posted by Wesley Scott on February 5

    After the creditor recovers a money judgement (usually by default), the creditor will seek to execute this judgement.  One common way that creditors seek to satisfy the judgement is by recovering property belonging to the debtor that is held by a third party-often a bank or employer.  The creditor will serve this third party with a writ of execution and the third party will have to file a “return” identifying any property that belongs to you and is held by the third party. You will be given a copy of this return and will have an opportunity to claim exemptions or make other objections before the property is turned over to the creditor. 

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    Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Basics in Mankato Minnesota

    Posted by Wesley Scott on February 4

    Ok, so you are researching Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and you come across a lot of legalese that is confusing and long. You say, why can’t anyone just explain what a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is in a few short paragraphs that is easy to read and understand. Well, here we go!

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    Minnesotans Who Filed Bankruptcy: Beware of This Scam

    Posted by Wesley Scott on February 3

    Minnesotans who have filed either Chapter 7 or 13 Bankruptcy ought to be aware of a scam that is becoming more pervasive. As people who file bankruptcy know, bankruptcy filings are public information. Unfortunately, some scam artists are using this public information to extort money from unsuspecting victims.

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    How to Find an Awesome Bankruptcy Lawyer in Rochester

    Posted by Wesley Scott on February 1

    From the author of, “Filing Bankruptcy Sucks, Your Lawyer Should Not”, this week we discuss how to find an awesome bankruptcy lawyer in Rochester, MN. You would be surprised at how unhelpful and unkind some professionals can be. At Kain & Scott, we have been perfecting the process of bankruptcy since 1972, always making the process more comforting and soothing to our guests as possible. Our core values are kindness, helpfulness, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.

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    Beware of BBB Reviews On Out of State Bankruptcy Law Firms

    Posted by Wesley Scott on January 31

    This a warning to any Minnesotans considering filing bankruptcy and using some out of state company who says they will refer you back to a Minnesota attorney for bankruptcy. If you make a phone call and wind up speaking to an out of state company about bankruptcy, before you do anything, and certainly before you pay this company ANY money, check the companies name with the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU.

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    Bankruptcy and Musical Instruments

    Posted by Wesley Scott on January 29

    As a musician, your instruments are not just possessions – they’re extensions of your creativity, livelihood, and soul. The prospect of bankruptcy, including chapter 11 bankruptcy, can be overwhelming, particularly when the fate of your cherished instruments hangs in the balance. In Minnesota, understanding the intricacies of bankruptcy exemptions for musical instruments is paramount to safeguarding your musical legacy and ensuring your artistic expression isn’t silenced by financial hardship.

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    4 Steps To Filing Chapter 7 In Rochester, MN

    Posted by Wesley Scott on January 28

    Hi everyone! If you live in or near Rochester, MN, what are the 4 steps to filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Rochester, MN? Good question. Let’s get right to work.

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    St Cloud Minnesota's Largest Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy Website

    Posted by Wesley Scott on January 28

    If I were looking to file Chapter 7 or 13 Bankruptcy in or near St. Cloud, MN, I would want to use a bankruptcy website that has easy to understand information on what is bankruptcy anyway? How does the process of bankruptcy work in Minnesota? And what are the fees associated with bankruptcy? I would want all of this information in one easy to read bankruptcy website from Minnesota’s HIGHEST GOOGLE reviewed bankruptcy law firm.

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    The Truth About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Rochester, MN

    Posted by Wesley Scott on January 27

    Have you ever heard of supposed “gurus” telling you to avoid bankruptcy? I laugh every time I hear of someone mention the name of a supposed “guru” who tells people this kind of non-sense. I mean how is easy is for someone else to tell you to avoid filing bankruptcy. Are they going to pay your bills? How many packages of ramen noodles do you have to eat before you say, you know what, I don’t give a damn what these “gurus” say. In fact, funny story. Some of these self-promoting gurus have filed bankruptcy themselves!

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    Problems With Business Credit Cards - Another Look

    Posted by Wesley Scott on January 24

    Some business people experiencing financial trouble, particularly those who operate service-based businesses, would like to use personal bankruptcy as a way of getting out of the financial hole without the need to close their business.

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    Do You Owe Money to Friends or Family? Beware of This Before Filing

    Posted by Wesley Scott on January 23

     We all want to pay back our debts. NO one is racking up a tab they do not ever intend to pay because they are planning to file for bankruptcy to “take care” of the debt. We want to be able to pay off our loans and bills but sometimes we find ourselves in a position where we just can’t. And that’s okay. That is what bankruptcy is for –a resource, a lifeline, for those who are struggling.

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    Kain & Scott Is Your Hotspot For MN Bankruptcy Info

    Posted by Wesley Scott on January 22

    There is an endless amount of information on the internet. Both accurate and inaccurate about everything under the sun. Finding truthful, useful information about bankruptcy is not an easy task (or, let’s be honest, a particularly fun one either).

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