Bankruptcy Lawyers in Vance County, NC

Are your debts overwhelming you?

We can help!

When unpaid credit card bills, car loans, house payments, and other debt has become overwhelming, it’s time to step back and consider the legal options that are designed to help good people who are burdened by insurmountable debt.

Instead of risking the loss of everything you have worked to build, reach out to the knowledgeable and compassionate Vance County bankruptcy lawyers at Sasser Law Firm. Bankruptcy protection is designed to help individuals, family farmers and businesses restructure debt, get relief from certain types of debt and make a fresh start

“All around excellent experience. I would recommend this firm to anybody in need of a Bankruptcy attorney.”

– Cynthia D

Over the past over 25 years, our North Carolina board-certified bankruptcy attorneys have helped more than 12,000 individuals and businesses obtain bankruptcy relief. Bankruptcy is not always the right answer. Our attorneys can help you determine whether it is an option after reviewing your financial situation. If you are suffering financial difficulties that you cannot overcome on your own, let a compassionate Vance County bankruptcy lawyer at Sasser Law Firm help you chart a fresh start.

We have the experience and commitment to see clients through even the most complicated bankruptcy filings. We advocate for our client’s best interests from start to finish, including moving quickly to file emergency bankruptcy petitions when needed to prevent the seizure of property. Take the first step toward regaining financial stability today with a free case evaluation.

Experienced Bankruptcy Attorneys Serving Vance County Residents

If you reside or operate a business in Henderson, Kittrell, or elsewhere in Vance County and are overwhelmed by debt, the bankruptcy attorneys of Sasser Law Firm are here to help. Contact us now.

Our legal assistance includes:

Working directly with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer. You will work one-on-one with a board-certified bankruptcy attorney. Your Sasser Law Firm attorney will be straightforward with you about your situation and the best options available, whether that involves filing a bankruptcy petition or another alternative. We never pressure clients to file for bankruptcy.
A free analysis of your case. We’ll review your income, assets, expenses, and debt and explain your options for free. After one meeting (the information we’ll ask you to provide is below), we will fully understand your situation and the potential resolutions, and you’ll understand a viable path to your financial recovery.
Seeking emergency protection. If you are facing immediate foreclosure on your home and/or seizure, we’ll start the filing process to protect your assets. Initiating a bankruptcy case stops creditors and gives you breathing room as we work to get your financial affairs in order.

Handling all legal paperwork required. Our aim is to take on all of the workloads we can, though you may be required to request and/or sign certain personal financial documents.
Offering affordable legal assistance. For a Chapter 7 filing, the most common personal bankruptcy, we charge according to your income. For Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the most common business reorganization, we charge a competitive flat-fee. We offer affordable payment plans for these services and alternative financial planning. For Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a personal reorganization, legal fees are rolled into the bankruptcy repayment plan, so you have no cost upfront.

Vance County Bankruptcy Cases Our Firm Handles

Once a Sasser Law Firm bankruptcy attorney has examined your financial situation, he’ll be able to recommend the steps needed to return you to financial stability.

For our initial meeting and financial assessment, we’ll ask you to bring:

Names of your creditors and how much money you owe each
A list of monthly expenses (food, utilities, and other necessities)
Income information (a paycheck stub)
A list of assets – personal and real property, and bank / financial accounts – and any co-owners.

Each financial situation is unique. By the time we see most clients’ cases, a bankruptcy filing is appropriate. If other options are available to you, we will explain them and guide you through them.

If you need bankruptcy protection, it will likely be provided by one of the following chapters of federal bankruptcy law.

Chapter 7 – Personal or Business Liquidation

Chapter 7 bankruptcy requires the individual to sell property and assets to pay creditors with the proceeds. A business undergoing Chapter 7 bankruptcy closes after a bankruptcy trustee liquidates assets, such as at auction. North Carolina law exempts certain personal assets from Chapter 7 liquidation such as a home, car, clothing, and major appliances if the individual meets certain income requirements.

Benefits of Chapter 7:

Immediate protection from creditors.
Cancellation of general unsecured debts, such as credit card balances, personal loans, medical bills, business debt, and some unpaid taxes.
Faster and less expensive than filing under other chapters.
Individuals can re-establish credit sooner.

Chapter 11 – Business Reorganization

Under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a business stays open while the owner pays debts according to a multi-year plan agreed to by creditors and the Bankruptcy Court.

Benefits of Chapter 11:

Immediate protection from foreclosure, eviction, levies, and/or lawsuits.
Business owners control the sale of assets.
Provides options for restructuring debt, which may include adjusting interest rates, extending payment terms, and/or reducing balances (forgiving portions of debt).
Allows five years or longer to pay delinquent taxes.

Chapter 12 – Reorganization for Family Farmers

Chapter 12 bankruptcy allows financially distressed farmers to reorganize their debts and propose a plan to repay all or part of their debts over three to five years.

Only family farmers and fishermen who can demonstrate a stable annual income may file under Chapter 12. The chapter’s rules eliminate many issues farmers would encounter under Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 reorganizations.

Chapter 12 bankruptcy requirements include:

Benefits of Chapter 12 include:

Ability to make payments seasonally
Longer window to begin making payments compared to Chapter 11
Ability to sell farmland or farming equipment that is free and clear of liens
Ability to pay secured creditors based on current collateral in the home, rather than what’s owed on the mortgage.

Chapter 13 – Personal Reorganization

Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows individuals who can demonstrate the required income to restructure personal debt. It is often used by self-employed or small business owners to restructure business debt. It requires the court to approve a three- to five-year plan to pay outstanding debts.

Benefits of Chapter 13:

We Litigate Complex Bankruptcies in Vance County

In most cases, a bankruptcy petition proceeds smoothly under the guidelines laid out by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. However, legal disputes about a bankruptcy filing can arise if there are business partners, family members, or others who share assets or debts with you and move to protect their perceived interests ahead of yours.

When disputes arise, the bankruptcy litigation attorneys at Sasser Law Firm can argue your case before a judge and stand up for your interests.

Litigation in a bankruptcy proceeding typically involves allegations and/or objections about:

If business partners, family members, or others share debt or assets with you, please advise us so we can gather the financial information your case requires and be prepared to act quickly if issues arise.

Hearing Bankruptcies from Vance County

If you reside in Vance County or have a business in Vance County and file for bankruptcy protection, your case will be heard by the Raleigh Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

The Raleigh Division is located on the 4th floor of Century Station Federal Building at 300 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh. The court’s hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Contact an Experienced Vance County Bankruptcy Lawyer Today

The board-certified bankruptcy attorneys at Sasser Law Firm can help you with individual bankruptcy, a family farmer bankruptcy, or a business bankruptcy case in Vance County. If worry over paying creditors has become overwhelming, you’ll feel better after taking the first step to deal with the situation.

One of our attorneys can sit down with you to discuss your financial situation at no charge and with no further obligation from you. Our objective is to work toward a brighter financial future for you or your business. Our Vance County bankruptcy lawyers can identify and guide you through the steps that protect you now and help you establish a solid financial footing in the months ahead.

Our attorneys have extensive experience filing and litigating Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcies. Take the first step toward financial relief by contacting us now. The Sasser Law Firm works with individuals and businesses in Henderson, Kittrell, Middleburg, South Henderson, and surrounding North Carolina communities.