Know the exemptions you have under WA bankruptcy law

You should know the exemptions you have available under WA bankruptcy laws. Homestead, insurance and pensions are just some of the property concerns you want to investigate before you make a decision to file for bankruptcy in Washington.

I recommend: Personal Bankruptcy Information has a chart with all of the available exemptions in Washington and links to other Washington bankruptcy law information. The Bankruptcy Site has a page that covers the available exemptions in Washington.

Understand the bankruptcy process in Washington

Filing for bankruptcy has changed drastically with the passage of the 2005 bankruptcy laws. You may not be eligible to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you have a valuable asset you want to keep that isn't covered under the exemptions, Chapter 13 may be a better option for you anyway.

I recommend: Lawyers.com covers all aspects of the bankruptcy process in Washington. Washington Bankruptcy.com has information on the bankruptcy process from the different types of bankruptcy available to Washington bankruptcy courts .

Hire a good Washington bankruptcy lawyer to get you through the process

You shouldn't file for bankruptcy without a good Washington bankruptcy attorney. There are plenty of high-quality Washington bankruptcy lawyers to choose from; find one that is a good fit for you and your business.

I recommend: Washington Bankruptcy Lawyers.com has a wealth of information on Washington bankruptcy attorneys. CBG Law Group, PLLC, is a law firm in Bellevue, Washington, that specializes in bankruptcy law.