Tag archive for ‘Jay Jump’
United States Aid Funds v. Espinosa – Student Loan Issues
by Jay Jump on 3/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Today the Supreme Court issued a new decision in the ongoing saga of student loan debt. United States Aid Funds, Inc. v. Espinosa. The background facts are as follows. Debtor Espinosa confirmed a Chapter 13 plan which included language specifically stating that the principal would remain due and owing on the student loan debt, however, [...]
Jay S. Jump is mentioned in Lawyers Weekly
by Jay Jump on 3/11/10 | 1 Comment(s)
As a result of a former blog entry on this website, Jay S. Jump, an attorney in Washington State, and a contributor to the National Bankruptcy Forum, was interviewed for Lawyers Weekly USA on the Milavetz decision handed down by the Supreme Court earlier this week. Click here to read the article.
Debt Buyer Practices
by Jay Jump on 3/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Initially, let me explain what a debt buyer is. A debt buyer is a company or individual who purchases note paper. When you purchase a home, or a car, you sign a promissory note. This promissory note is what entitles the creditor to collect money from you for payment on the loan. Often times, the [...]
Why you need to file bankruptcy. . .
by Jay Jump on 3/04/10 | 5 Comment(s)
You can villify me later. For now, I need you to read and get some perspective. Pay attention because we’re going to move fast. You need to file for bankruptcy. Let me say it again for those of you who are still shaking your head. YOU NEED to file for bankruptcy! There, I gave you [...]
Paying Back Money to Family Members Before Bankruptcy:
by Jay Jump on 11/17/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Be careful about paying back money to family members before bankruptcy. One of the most common problems I see before my client’s file for bankruptcy is the transfer of money between parents, siblings, children, etc. This transfer can cause problems depending on how the transfer was handled. Remember that there is a preferential transfer period [...]
NACBA Tucson Conference a Success
by John O'Connor on 11/09/09 | 0 Comment(s)
I recently returned from the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) Conference in Tucson, Arizona. The two day work shop was designed to help practicing bankruptcy attorneys improve their skills in order to better serve consumer clients. NACBA is a rapidly growing yet still tight nit bunch of attorneys who are generally passionate in [...]
