Bankruptcy Personal Finance Terms Home Bankruptcy is the legally determined inability to pay off debts when they are due. The remaining assets of the individual or company may then be liquidated and distributed by the court, or the debt may be reorganized or managed so that the future payments can be made. Bankruptcy is often declared by the individual or company that cannot meet it's debts. In this case the bankrupt individual or company is looking for protection of their remaining assets and time to renegotiate or refinance their debt and terms, so they can eventually repay their debt and then "come out" of bankruptcy. Bankruptcy also can be declared by the court in order to fairly distribute what assets are left to the institutions that are owed. Bankruptcy laws in the US have changed significantly in recent years. The main reason for the changes was to try and eliminate fraud where large credit card debt and other debts were purposely acquired with the intent of later claiming bankruptcy as protection against losing a home or car. If you intend to claim bankruptcy, be sure to consult your financial advisor and lawyer to fully understand the laws and the impact to your finances and your financial future. Personal Finance Terms

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