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== Forever ! That sounds extreme, but given the current boom in zombie debt collection, a 20 year old debt included in a bankruptcy could come back to haunt you down the road and you would have to produce proof that the debt WAS included in your bankruptcy to make the collection agencies back off and go away.
Keep copies of your complete bankruptcy petition, all schedules, the list of creditors and your discharge letter in a safe deposit box (or similar) and never lose it. If storage is a problem, at the very least scan the entire petition and burn it to a CD and keep IT in a safe and fireproof location.
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How long should canceled checks be kept?
6 years is best...
How long bankruptcy after discharged records stays?
1st bankruptcy = 7 years 2nd bankruptcy = 20 years 3rd bankruptcy = life
How long should check stubs be kept?
for ever, you never know when you might need them!
How long do you need to keep employee time cards?
Employee time cards should be kept for at least two years. For employee leave and absences, records should be kept for at least three years.
How long should personal tax records be kept in Australia?
A person should keep personal tax records for about 7 Years in Australia.
How long should you keep bankruptcy paperwork?
Paperwork relating to the bankruptcy should be kept until at least the bankruptcy is off your credit report.
How easy is bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is not easy. You must first make some big decisions-such as which Chapter to file under and what to include-and then there is a ton of paperwork and many, many different steps. Life after bankruptcy is also not easy. There are a great many things you will need to do in order to recover from bankruptcy.
What are the Florida limits on home exemption in bankruptcy?
I believe you home is safe as long as it is your homestead in a bankruptcy. You should consult a bankruptcy attorney to be safe.
What vehicles can be kept in a bankruptcy?
any car you have it has to be added to your bankruptcy but you get to keep it, as long as you don't go out and buy a brand new car then file , that wont work they wont put that on you will have to pay for it
Does wage garnishment stop the day you file Bankruptcy?
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How long should you wait after bankruptcy to buy a house?
about a year or two
How long should medical records be kept after their death?
It depends on where you are. Heres a list of how long different records should be kept. I think this is in the UK
How long should medical records be kept?
Medical records should be kept for as long as required based on the type of record, and federal/state laws.
How long does bankruptcy take to be final in California?
It depends on how organized all of your paperwork is. It seems to take 2-3 weeks on average but it can be done in as little as a day. Source: http://www.crwlegalcenter.com/howlong.shtml
How long after your bankruptcy discharge will it take to get a 1099-C from a creditor our discharge was Dec 12 08?
You should not get a 1099C if the deficiency was discharged in a bankruptcy. Otherwise, you should have gotten one by now.
How do you file for bankruptcy?
It's slightly different depending on whether or not you are going through a lawyer. If you are not, you will basically file a ton of paperwork with the government. It requires a ton of specific information that you may not be used to giving out. The application is long and pretty confusing and should not be done hastily.
Where can one file for bankruptcy or fraud?
In order to file for bankruptcy a person will need to hire an attorney or lawyer. Bankruptcy has long term financial consequences for the person so a competent attorney should be hired.
