Consumer Proposals

In Edmonton & Northern Alberta

Filing a Consumer Proposal

A consumer proposal is a court-sanctioned process that allows you to negotiate a settlement with your unsecured creditors. It is designed to allow those who cannot afford to pay their debts in full a way to avoid bankruptcy.

For example, if you have $35,000 in unsecured debt (i.e. credit card debts, bank loans, and taxes) and only have $500.00 left each month after your normal living costs, you cannot afford to pay the $1,050 per month minimum payments that would be required. This is the type of situation that a proposal was designed to help with. You could consider making a consumer proposal where you propose to pay the creditors a total of $15,000 over the course of up to a five-year term. In the proposal, you will no interest (this has been frozen by the court), and you end up with one a payment that could be as low as $250.00 per month.

What is a Consumer Proposal?

Understand the basics of consumer proposals and how they work.

Consumer Proposals vs Bankruptcy

How are they different? How are they the same? More information here…

Consumer Proposals & Your Credit

Learn how to get out of debt and build up a strong credit history.

Debt Consolidation With A Proposal

How does a consumer proposal compare to other consolidation options?

How do You File a Consumer Proposal?

Only a Licensed Insolvency Trustee can file a consumer proposal for you. The first step would be meeting with a proposal administrator at your Trustee’s office. The administrator will assist you in assessing your situation and determining whether or not a proposal will work.

After a detailed review of your finances (i.e. who you owe money to, how much you owe, your monthly cash flow, etc.), the administrator will help you determine what type of offer would be required to satisfy the creditors and whether or not that will fit into your monthly budget. At the same time, the trustee will explain how the proposal process works.

There are fundamental concepts that are essential for you to be familiar with (i.e. voting, the stay of proceedings, etc.). If the numbers appear reasonable for both you and your creditors, the Trustee will help to prepare the documents necessary to file a consumer proposal to creditors.

How do you file a consumer proposal in Edmonton

Who Decides if a Proposal is Acceptable?

For a proposal to be accepted we need to have a majority of the creditors, so there is a formal voting process that takes place. Your unsecured creditors will have 45 days to determine if the proposal is acceptable and as long as we have a majority of the creditors cooperating with the proposal, regardless of which creditors we are dealing with, the consumer proposal is automatically binding on all the creditors involved.

Once the proposal has been accepted by the creditors it is also approved by the court, but this is largely a rubber stamp, as long as the creditors are happy and the proposal has been written properly based on valid information, the court is happy to ratify the creditors’ decision.

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Client Reviews

See what our clients have to say about their experience with Goth & Company Ltd.

Goth & Company Ltd. LIT
4.7
Based on 484 reviews
I really appreaciate Mr. Goth professionalism when we had our meeting to sign the consume proposal .when we went through all the documents. He explain every everything and differences and made sure that i understand the process and made sure all the information are correct. It was seamless and pretty straight forward experience. Thank you
Eric T
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Barth was great to deal with and communicate with. He explained everything in detail and made sure I understood the process. I had no stress from start to finish. I also spoke with David when signing documents and he was also great to work with. Would 10/10 recommend Goth & Company for your debt consolidation/consumer proposals.
Kayla K.
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Going through with Goth $ Company has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. I felt so overwhelmed with my debt and felt like it was gonna be forever to be able to get it under control.. but now I have a goal in place and I can finally have some peace of mind! I couldn’t have asked for better people. I highly recommend Goth and thank you so much to the individuals I dealt with.
Tetiana O.
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Goth and Company are beyond caring and understanding. David Mazerolle is my trustee and he took his time to explain everything and to make sure I had all that I needed. I just felt really welcome into their company to help me fix my debt and get my credit back on track so I can buy a home in the near future!! Linet is very helpful as well, their all really helpful at Goth. 100% highly recommend them for your proposals or bankruptcy!!
Kyle
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It was a great pleasure using the services,Goth & Company Ltd., they have helped me settled my debt, every step they have guide me through. I didn't imagine myself paying for the bad loans I have had thru the years. They have provided me with debt consultations and formal debt settlement solutions, they gave me time to understand what I am dealing with before presenting me options on how to consolidate and reduce my debts.Thank you very much..
amélie L.
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It really is a shame/tragedy what the governments of Canada/Alberta have done public policy wise to crush the individual economies of its citizens, however, I am grateful for the services of Goth & Company in these trying times for helping me address the situation professionally and accountably. Thank you for your help. Highly recommend this business in the Edmonton area and Northern Alberta.
Chris C.
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I had no trouble feeling taken care of even from the first phone conversation I had with a Goth trustee. They spent time outlining all of my options and determining which would be best for me. Every query received a thorough response. I had a great experience with Goth and company, and I wholeheartedly endorse them. Do not hesitate to call them.
Amelia N.
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Jim and Bart of Goth and Company are the best! Professional, educated and compassionate in all their dealings. I have met them a number of times professionally and have the utmost respect for them and the work they do. I would never hesitate in recommending them to anyone looking for help with their debts.
Gerri N.
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As a fellow Trustee, I can attest that Goth and Company is widely viewed as a leading firm in the personal insolvency market. I have known Barton Goth for several years and have collaborated with him on numerous matters. Barton has personally worked with me in helping individuals to complete their debt restructuring proceedings and successfully achieve a fresh start.
Blair M.
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From time to time our firm needs to refer individuals to a Trustee in Bankruptcy in the Edmonton area and Goth & Company has been an excellent choice. A friendly voice answering the phone, combined with knowledgeable staff making themselves available to answer questions and schedule appointments leads to a great experience. We have always found their technical knowledge to be excellent and the feedback received from previous referrals is always positive. Thanks for your help Goth & Company.
Scott M.
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I have been dealing with Barton Goth for over some time now and know him and his staff to be professional and experienced with insolvency issues. Their personal approach and commitment to providing one on one service is a credit to the Trustee community. Be it either a consumer proposal or a personal bankruptcy, I have no hesitation in recommending Baron and his team.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are commonly asked questions about consumer proposals in Edmonton and in Alberta.

What debts can be included with a consumer proposal?

  • Credit cards
  • Bank loans
  • Tax debt
  • Payday loans
  • Student loans, in some cases

How do I know if I qualify?

A Licensed Insolvency Trustee can assess whether if you fall under the Federal requirements that must be met to file a consumer proposal.

  • Are you able to pay a portion of your debts?
  • Is the value of what you own greater than your debts?
  • Are your debts less than $250,000?
  • Are you able to afford monthly and lump sum payment(s)?

If so, a consumer proposal may be the most cost-effective debt solution for you.

Who can file a consumer proposal?

By law, consumer proposals must be filed by a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT). Our knowledgeable administrating LITs will get all your questions answered and can start your proposal as early as your first appointment if that is what you want. We are here to answer all of your questions and walk you confidently through every step of the process.