Until his death in late 2011, Stephen R. Elias was a practicing attorney, active Nolo author, and president of the National Bankruptcy Law Project. He was an important part of Nolo for more than 30 years, and was the author or coauthor of many Nolo books, including Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners. Other titles include Special Needs Trusts: Protect Your Child's Financial Future, How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, and Legal Research: How to Find and Understand the Law. He was also one of the original authors of Nolo's bestselling WillMaker software. Steve held a law degree from Hastings College of Law and practiced law in California, New York, and Vermont before joining Nolo in 1980. He was featured in such major media as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Good Morning America, 20/20, Money magazine, and more.
Articles By Stephen Elias
Timing a bankruptcy filing wisely can have a significant impact on your future.
You may be able to get avoid (get rid of) judgment liens in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Learn when you can use Chapter 7 bankruptcy to save your home.
The instant you file for bankruptcy, all foreclosure proceedings must cease.
After the foreclosure sale, when a new deed has been recorded with a new owner’s name on it, you go from homeowner to tenant.
Learn about the typical steps in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy provides opportunities for homeowners to delay or prevent foreclosure and pay off back debt on their mortgages.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a great tool for avoiding foreclosure.
What happens if you have a lease or contract that is still in force when you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
After you complete your Chapter 13 plan, some of the remaining debts won't be discharged.
