Alternative Debt Solution to Bankruptcy
A protected Trust Deed is a debt advice solution to help some people who are in financial difficulty. It is less well known than IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) and is only available for people living in Scotland.
The solution runs for approximately three years whereas an IVA can run for five years or longer. Many elements of the two solutions are similar, with both sharing the same purpose which is allow you to regain control of your finances and have a date in the future when you will become debt free.
A Protected Trust Deed is less severe solution to consider than entering into full bankruptcy or sequestration. A protected trust deed is a legal arrangement which is an agreement between you and your creditors committing you to repay as much as you can afford into the solution for a period of approximately 3years (36 months). At the end of the solution the creditors must adhere to their side of the arrangement which means any outstanding sums of money due to them will be written off and you become debt free. In addition whilst you are in the solution it is illegal for creditors to continue to peruse you in any way for the debts as they are already being repaid within your protected trust deed. Any creditor doing so is breaking the law and your trustee should be informed in order for the trustee to take action on your behalf.
You must always seek advice when entering any debt solution and this includes a Protected Trust Deed. As there are some negative downsides to any debt solution you should be aware that entering a protected trust deed will have a negative impact on your credit file for approximately 6 years however in reality if you have been missing payments to your creditors it is highly probable your credit rating has already been impacted. It is also worthwhile getting a copy of your credit file before you enter into a debt solution in order to make sure all creditors are included within that solution.
Another advantage of entering a Protected Trust Deed is that all interest and charges are frozen ensuring your debt levels do not continue to rise further. Once you have completed your protected trust deed you will be free of debt and ready move your life on without burden or worry.
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Monday, 12 December 2011
Trust Deed Scotland; Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Aberdeen...
prospect ,it is important to seek professional help and advice once you decide to explore which solution is best for your circumstances. One solution that may be suitable for you is called a Trust Deed. This option is available to people living in Scotland.
A Trust Deed merges your debts into one place (very much as an IVA does in England Wales and Northern Ireland) and thereafter one monthly sum of money is paid towards the debt. Once you decide to enter a trust deed you will be appointed a trustee who will carry out a complete income and expenditure in order to establish an affordable monthly payment with yourself.
This should ensure you can afford to make the monthly repayment and still have sufficient left to lead a basic lifestyle over the term of the trust deed.
After a period of approximately 3ys (thirty six months) any outstanding debts are written off leaving you free of debt or obligation.
A trust deed is often much preferred to bankruptcy or sequestration as it does not have the same constraints for instance you can still be or become a company director whilst in a trust deed .Your name does not appear in any newspapers with a trust deed as it does when entering bankruptcy.
It is important to note however that once you have entered a trust deed you should not apply for further credit for the duration of the solution. Once you have entered a trust deed and it has been approved by your creditors the case then becomes (protected).This means all your creditors must agree to the terms of the trust deed and accept that any outstanding sums due to them after the duration of the solution will be written off.
Trust deeds are a better solution than bankruptcy if you have any assets; this is due to the fact that in a bankruptcy solution you would most likely be forced to sell them in order to pay them towards your debts. A trust deed will also allow you to be a company director should you choose.
You have two choices when it comes to trust deeds in Scotland. These are between a protected and unprotected agreement.
Once you have entered a trust deed your creditors are not permitted to contact you in relation to the debt .They must liaise only with your trustee.
Trust Deed in Scotland
Trust Deed's are available to people over the age of 18, residing in Scotland for the last 6 months and who meet the criteria. You can have Trust Deeds throughout Scotland including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk and Aberdeen.
A Trust Deed merges your debts into one place (very much as an IVA does in England Wales and Northern Ireland) and thereafter one monthly sum of money is paid towards the debt. Once you decide to enter a trust deed you will be appointed a trustee who will carry out a complete income and expenditure in order to establish an affordable monthly payment with yourself.
This should ensure you can afford to make the monthly repayment and still have sufficient left to lead a basic lifestyle over the term of the trust deed.
After a period of approximately 3ys (thirty six months) any outstanding debts are written off leaving you free of debt or obligation.
A trust deed is often much preferred to bankruptcy or sequestration as it does not have the same constraints for instance you can still be or become a company director whilst in a trust deed .Your name does not appear in any newspapers with a trust deed as it does when entering bankruptcy.
It is important to note however that once you have entered a trust deed you should not apply for further credit for the duration of the solution. Once you have entered a trust deed and it has been approved by your creditors the case then becomes (protected).This means all your creditors must agree to the terms of the trust deed and accept that any outstanding sums due to them after the duration of the solution will be written off.
Trust deeds are a better solution than bankruptcy if you have any assets; this is due to the fact that in a bankruptcy solution you would most likely be forced to sell them in order to pay them towards your debts. A trust deed will also allow you to be a company director should you choose.
You have two choices when it comes to trust deeds in Scotland. These are between a protected and unprotected agreement.
Once you have entered a trust deed your creditors are not permitted to contact you in relation to the debt .They must liaise only with your trustee.
Trust Deed in Scotland
Trust Deed's are available to people over the age of 18, residing in Scotland for the last 6 months and who meet the criteria. You can have Trust Deeds throughout Scotland including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk and Aberdeen.
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