Eliminating calls from creditors, reducing finance charges, lowering interest rates, and only having one debt payment to worry about each month sounds wonderful to someone who is struggling to pay his or her debts.  That is exactly what debt consolidation companies promise clients.  Debt consolidation companies promise to cut years off your debt payments, help reorganize your debt, alleviate your stress and anxiety, and improve your financial situation. 

One of the most common questions that we are asked is, “If I file bankruptcy, will I lose all of my property.” A common misconception is that if someone files bankruptcy they will lose his or her property. Unfortunately, the fear of losing property keeps many people from seeking the debt relief that bankruptcy provides.

Maple Grove, MN was founded in 1858 and is located in Hennepin County with an estimated population of 68,119. It is a vibrant part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area with many retail, dining, cultural, and entertainment options.  The city is also home to research, development, and manufacturing facilities. With a median household income of $92,188 and a strong commercial presence, the city is attractive for anyone looking for a stable economy and ample job availability.

As medical costs continue to rise, the ability for individuals to pay off their medical bills is becoming increasingly difficult. In fact, fifty-six million people under the age of 65 will have trouble paying their medical bills this year. These unpaid medical bills and expenses result in three out of every five bankruptcies filed in the United States. Even for individuals who are covered by health insurance, 10 million of those individuals have medical bills that they cannot afford to pay after insurance has paid its portion. For these individuals, filing bankruptcy due to medical bills may be their best option. 

If you research bankruptcy online, you will find some useful information but you will also find a great deal of misinformation. Unfortunately, this misinformation can create doubt, confusion, and fear for a person who is already suffering the stress of dealing with debt problems. You may believe that the bankruptcy timeline is long and complicated; however, our staff is here to help you through each step in the bankruptcy timeline so that you can put the stress and anxiety of debt problems behind you in less time than you think.

We understand that not being able to pay your bills every month is frightening. Being harassed by creditors and debt collectors only increases the level of fear and frustration.

“We don’t judge you, we help you get your life back.”

The Minnesota bankruptcy attorneys at Kain & Scott live and breathe that motto. It wasn’t always written down on paper or hanging on the walls, but it has always been our driving force.

Over the years we have had the pleasure of helping those in the St. Cloud and Brainerd areas find relief from their overwhelming debt problems. We’ve helped file thousands of Minnesota bankruptcy cases, and receive immense joy knowing we are able to provide our clients with the fresh starts they are looking for.

Finding yourself in over your head with debt problems can feel like a weight constantly weighing you down. We understand that good honest people can face financial troubles out of their control, and because of this bankruptcy attorneys want to help. If you ever find yourself in need of financial help, consider going in to talk with an attorney. Many attorneys offer free consultations, and they by no means require you to file for bankruptcy. Here’s a personal story from a couple I met with recently:

Here at Kain & Scott, one of the most common debts that our clients struggle with is their student loans. Unfortunately, in most cases, student loans are not dischargeable in a bankruptcy case. You may think there is no hope in solving your student loan issues, but we want to assure you that bankruptcy CAN help you. Read on to hear a personal experience from a client who had unmanageable student loan debt.

Wesley Scott grew up in a humble family of nine children in Foley, Minnesota. His dad worked in a factory and his mother was a work-at-home mom. Not only did his mom take care of her nine children, but she also babysat other children to earn money to feed their family. It was a big family, with lots of love, but little money.

One of the more common reasons why people file for bankruptcy is because of a business failure. A business failure is a difficult time and you shouldn’t make it more difficult than it has to be by trying to handle the situation on your own. If you find yourself in over your head with business debt, filing bankruptcy can provide you with a more manageable way to pay those debts. It can also give you the fresh start you need to rebuild your finances and get your life back after closing your business.

The Minnesota Bankruptcy Law Firm of Kain and Scott, P.A. has an extensive bankruptcy background and has been involved with filing bankruptcies since 1972. We have spent decades perfecting our bankruptcy practice and our service to clients.

Most people spend their lives building up their assets. From homes and vehicles to retirement savings, the American dream is to be able to provide for these things. When an unexpected life event happens that causes a major blow to your finances, bankruptcy can be a viable solution to solve your financial troubles. However, for those contemplating filing bankruptcy, losing assets is a major concern. 

In today’s world, it is very common to be asked to provide a co-signer when seeking a loan, apartment, or other form of credit from a bank or company. It is their way of assuring themselves that they will get paid. You may think that they require this because they don’t trust people to make their payments, but in reality, they too know that bad things can happen to good people. Things in life may happen that are not under control of the debtor such as unemployment, divorce, death of a spouse or a prolonged illness. When these events happen, the duties of a co-signer may become a reality.

In today’s world, a college degree has become a necessity to acquire a good job. More often than not, students start college right after completing high school. This typically means they haven’t had much time to begin saving up for their higher education. Unless their parents were able to put money away for them, most students end up taking out student loans to pay for the bulk of their education. Then, when they complete college they have a large amount of debt waiting for them; and, if they are unable to find a good paying job right away, troubles can begin escalating quickly. It doesn’t take long for student loans and their interest rates to spiral out of control.