Planning for bankruptcy in Arizona can get tricky.  Here are some tips to follow.

  1. Do continue to make payments on vehicles which you intend to keep. Read More.
  2. Don’t borrow from or withdraw 401K, IRA, and ERISA qualified savings and retirement plans to pay bills.  Read More.
  3. Don’t borrow money on your home to pay unsecured debts such as credit cards, utilities, debt on surrendered or repossessed vehicles or medical bills.  Read More.
  4. Do give “friendly” creditors a security interest in non-exempt property.  Read More.
  5. Don’t pay $600 or more to relatives or business associates who have lent you money. Read More.
  6. Don’t use your credit cards when you know that you are planning to avoid paying them through bankruptcy.  Read More.
  7. Don’t put property you own into someone else’s name to avoid it being taken by creditors or the trustee. Read More.
  8. Do close bank accounts where you owe money.  Read More.
  9. Do reduce the amount withheld from your pay for taxes.  Read More.

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