A Compassionate,
Full Service Law Firm
Times are tough all over, and the economy is very uncertain. You might be able to find a new job somewhere else if you didn’t have a mortgage that you’re rapidly becoming unable to afford. Unfortunately, you haven’t lived in your home very long, and you didn’t have a...
When you have more debt than you can repay, taking steps to get your finances back under control is critical. Bankruptcy can help you by both stopping aggressive collection activity as soon as you file and by providing you with the discharge of unsecured debts if the...
For some individuals, a health care directive is something they only consider when they receive a serious medical diagnosis. It is common for physicians and counselors to recommend the creation of an advanced medical directive or health care directive for those...
Even if you do your best to maintain good financial standing, there may come a point when you find yourself heading down the wrong path. And if you continue down that path for too long, you could end up face-to-face with the bankruptcy process. There are many reasons...
If you have kids, their safety is probably one of the most important considerations when you create an estate plan. You want to know that your children will have resources to provide for them and that they won't wind up in foster care or state group homes without any...
The home you purchased is one you worked hard for. You have been living there for years, and you want to remain in it for years to come. Your children are growing up here, and you couldn’t ask for a better location. Unfortunately, when you lost your job, you found...
When you buy a life insurance policy as part of your estate planning efforts, you get to pick beneficiaries for the plan. These are simply the people who get paid when you pass away and the policy pays out. If they do not match what you write in your will, the...
Some of the negative rumors about bankruptcy floating around can keep people from filing when they would actually benefit substantially from an automatic stay and a discharge of their unsecured debt. One of the most persistent and harmful myths about bankruptcy is...
Estate planning is planning for the unknown. Giving someone power of attorney, to make a decision when you cannot, is part of that plan. They can do things or make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to for some reason. There are two types of power of attorney:...
Did you know that the average household in America has $5,700 in debt? That debt may be held as credit card debt or other types, but it can certainly weigh down your ability to afford a comfortable lifestyle. As someone who is in a balance-carrying household, you...
