• Presenter: Denise Deason-Toyne

• Topic: Understanding Bankruptcy

• Program Description: Explore the details of bankruptcy

• Format: Live Group or Zoom

• CPE Credit: 1 hour

• Field of Study: Business Law - Technical

• Program Knowledge Level: Moderate

• Prerequisites: None

• Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the purpose of bankruptcy
  • How to access the bankruptcy code
  • Describe the different types of filings and distinctions
  • Understand the automatic stay
  • Understand the purpose and process of a section 341 meeting
  • Identify the elements of a proof of claim
  • Explain exempt and non-exempt property including state vs federal exemption
  • Identify the parties involved

  • Describe a discharge in bankruptcy and its impact 

• Speaker Bio: Denise Deason-Toyne is a Professor of Business Law and Financial Planning at Northeastern State University.  She holds a J.D. and a CFP® certification. Dr. Deason-Toyne has represented debtors while in practice with the U.A.W. Ford Legal Services Plan in Kansas City;  and represented Creditors in a nationwide bankruptcy practice in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

• Refund Policy: Full refund by original method of payment if cancellation received by 4pm on the Friday preceding the event.

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Schedule for in-person attendance at Doubletree Warren Place:

11:30 Doors open, buffet available

12:00 Speaker Presentation

Schedule for Zoom Webinar attendance:

11:50 Zoom Open, Sound Check

12:00 Speaker Presentation