During the height of the 2008 financial crisis, policymakers at the Treasury Department and the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank created a “break the glass” plan. For use only in an emergency, the break the glass called for an extraordinary set of policies designed to right the U.S. financial ship, should the need arise. As it happened, the need arose.
Do you have a “break the glass” plan for your own personal balance sheet? If not, it may be time to visit with the bankruptcy professionals and dedicated attorneys at Fears Nachawati. With years of experience in this important area of law, we can help define the issues you may face and discuss contingency plans that work best for you.
Personal financial crises are like national and global financial crises in that they happen at unpredictable times and in unpredictable ways. You can’t predict when a crunch may come, but you can prepare for it. That’s what a “break the glass” plan is all about.
What might be the components of your plan? For many debtors, a three-step process makes the most sense.
First, you should know what a so-called “workout” between your creditors and you might look like. This may include modifying your debts, extending payment periods, or altering the interest rate.
Second, you should know what triggering events in your life might prompt you to declare Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Timing and asset allocation can have a meaningful impact on your bankruptcy’s bottom line, so preparation is critical.
Finally, you should have a post-bankruptcy plan, too. Living in the wake of a personal bankruptcy can be tough at times. Being forewarned is to be forearmed.
Ready to find out more? Talk to our professionals today. We’re ready to help you and the consultation is free.