As a firm of bankruptcy attorneys, Behm Law Group, Ltd. is often most concerned with how a bankruptcy case affects and works out for the people and businesses filing it. However, we believe it’s important to provide information for everyone involved in the case if they’re unfamiliar with the process in any way.
There’s an unfortunate standard of thinking in bankruptcy that there are two sides of a battle with the creditors on one side and the filers on the other, while the bankruptcy trustee oversees the fight. The truth is that everyone is in it together, and a bankruptcy process is designed to provide as fair a treatment as possible for all those involved. If you’ve found yourself involved in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Owatonna, MN in any capacity, Behm Law Group, Ltd. can provide the advice and guidance you need.
Creditors of anyone who has filed for bankruptcy know that the process is a difficult one for each and every lender who is now facing the possibility that they won’t be repaid in full. In more cases than not, a bankruptcy has several creditors who don’t typically provide loans and may not know what to do when their lendee can’t repay a debt.
Suddenly a Creditor
The creditors that have the hardest time handling a bankruptcy case are those who’ve never dealt with this situation or given a loan before, such as:
- Friends and family who have given the bankruptcy filer a personal loan.
- Customers who have prepaid for a service from a business that is now going bankrupt.
- Customers who are financing a product (a car, for example) and the provider has gone bankrupt.
- Companies with services/products given to any party on Net 10, 15, 30, or 60 terms.
If you’re listed as a creditor in a bankruptcy case, there are certain actions you must take if you want debt repayment in any capacity. If you’ve received a “Notice of Bankruptcy Filing” and are listed as a creditor, you may have to file a proof of claim to avoid losing any chance of repayment. Filing a claim is simple, but requires specific documentation. To accurately file a claim, you must fill out U.S. Bankruptcy Court forms included in a Proof of Claim. While your repayment might not be in full, you’re entitled to some debt accommodation or repayment as a creditor.
If you’re caught up unexpectedly in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Owatonna, MN as a creditor or considering filing for bankruptcy as an individual or business, Behm Law Group, Ltd. can help. Contact us at (507) 387-7200 to learn more today.
