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Although it may seem like estate planning and bankruptcy are two completely different topics, estate planning can help you effectively manage your assets and protect them against bankruptcy if you ever need to file. In your estate plan, you have several options that...
Most people create an estate plan at some point in life to prepare for what will happen to their assets when they are incapacitated or no longer around to make crucial decisions. However, an estate plan needs to be revised from time to time to reflect the changes in...
Your credit score determines everything from what job promotions you can receive to how much interest you pay on a mortgage or credit card. The higher your credit score, the better your opportunities in life. Bankruptcy involves declaring your inability to repay your...
One of the biggest fears of anyone who files for bankruptcy is that they are destined to lose their homes in the process. While in some cases, it is indeed possible to lose your home due to bankruptcy, that is far from a foregone conclusion. Because carrying a heavy...
Mounting debt can be an overwhelming experience. You might find yourself needing to select between two less-than-attractive options: debt consolidation or filing bankruptcy. Both of these debt relief options carry with them their own host of pros and cons. Learning...
Whether you want to start a trust so that you can qualify for Medicaid if you need it later or provide financial support for a family member with special needs, the trustee you choose is of the utmost importance. The trustee will have authority over the assets in the...
Have you created any type of advance directive for your medical future? This is an important part of estate planning that goes beyond simply making a will for your assets. The advance directive tells the doctors and nurses about your preferred types of medical care,...
Bankruptcy can happen to the most reckless spenders and the most cautious savers. It often has very little to do with the financial decisions any one person made. There are usually factors that are outside of your control that help to cause a bankruptcy filing. To...
Family squabbles about who gets the assets and valuables owned by a deceased loved one happen all the time in New Jersey and elsewhere. A sibling thinks he or she should get the heirloom silverware you own. Your son always yearned for your priceless baseball card...
For most people, owing money is a very stressful thing. You might stay up at night trying to make the budget work so you can pay off the debts. There are some instances in which it just isn’t possible. When that happens, you may consider bankruptcy. One of the...
