Ep 7 The Petition (Guest Areya Holder)

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B201
B201A
B309E2
 
07:06 – Sub Section 5 bankruptcy filing – how it is different

09:29 – What a voluntary petition is and its purpose

10:11 – Forms to file and why are they so long and the importance of DISCLOSURE

14:14 – Where and how the forms are filed

16:01 – A case study where the CRO is hired by the company prior to the filing

17:03 – How to report cash on the form and timing for a filing

19:14 – Monthly operating Report (MOR) cash balances to report

24:19 – Amending Bankruptcy schedules

25:14 – Details needed for machinery, equipment, and similar assets

27:34 – Should the company be concerned about disclosing Intellectual Property details

28:59 – When company’s change their mind about filing a bankruptcy

30:16 – Definition and rights of a secured creditor and their priority

37:19 – Unsecured creditors, reconciling claims versus company books

39:03 – Company contracts and leases

42:32 – Look back periods for insiders (owners)

43:48 – Attorney’s perspective on how a company filed the forms

44:47 – Hardest forms to complete - Statement of financial Affairs

46:29 – Will the information submitted by the company be used by others

48:08 – Closing thoughts

Since the start of her legal career, Areya Holder has focused on bankruptcy work for consumers and businesses in Texas. She established her private practice in 2003 after working for six years as an attorney for the Dallas Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee.  Call her at 972-438-8800 or email her [e-mail].

Host Information:

Neil Goldstein (AKA the Workout Guy) is the founder of Elementary Business inc. a specialized consulting firm for distressed businesses and entities in transition. Mr. Goldstein works closely with owners to structure improvements in both operations and finances. With many successes in his portfolio, Mr. Goldstein focuses on the needs of the owner to achieve results in profitability, sale of the company or finding a partner for growth.

Neil's book is available on Amazon.com

Call 940-808-9451 or Email [e-mail] or visit ElementaryBusiness.com

Stephen B. Ravin is a highly seasoned insolvency and bankruptcy attorney, with more than 40 years experience. He has served as a trustee and has represented trustees, individual and corporate debtors, creditors, creditors’ committees, assignees for the benefit of creditors and receivers.

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