by admin | Jun 18, 2013 | Bankruptcy, Debt Collection, Financial Planning, Real Estate
If you have back taxes or even an Internal Revenue Service lien, you are not barred from filing for bankruptcy. In fact, parts of the U.S. Bankruptcy code deal specifically with taxes. If you hold an IRS lien, however, there’s a good chance the lien will still be...
by admin | May 2, 2013 | Bankruptcy, Debt Collection, Financial Planning
Short-term “payday” loans, and similar “deposit advance” loans offered by major banks, are trapping many consumers in a “revolving door of debt,” according to a study due to be made public Wednesday by the Consumer Financial...
by admin | May 2, 2013 | Bankruptcy, Debt Collection, Financial Planning
The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 instituted a credit counseling requirement for debtors filing for bankruptcy protection. Credit counseling agencies sprang up quickly on the heels of this law to provide a service that was suddenly in...
by admin | Aug 22, 2012 | Estate Planning, Family Law, Financial Planning, Power of Attorney, Wills
Back to School is an exciting time for those parents who have children about to go to college for the first time (or returning to college). •But did you know that once your child turns 18, your rights as a parent end? •Did you know you do not have the right to look at...
by admin | Aug 21, 2012 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate, Wills
The quick answer is no. A person that holds a Power of Attorney from you cannot change your Will for you. A Power of Attorney gives the person you choose the power to make financial, medical and legal decisions for you if you become incapacitated. However, your Power...
by admin | Jan 10, 2012 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Probate, Wills
If you have a Will, be sure to keep it updated when there are important changes in your life. Your Will should not be stored away and forgotten. Take it out and review it at least annually to be sure that it still works properly, especially if things have changed in...
