How To Stop A Foreclosure Without Filing For Bankruptcy

Posted on 31 July 2015

If you are behind on your mortgage and have been notified by your lender that they are going to begin the foreclosure process, you may wonder what options you have to stop this from happening. While filing for bankruptcy is one of the best ways to stop a foreclosure, you may want to try a different method first. Applying for a home modification loan can be a good method to use to stop a foreclosure, but your lender will have to approve it in order for the foreclosure proceedings to stop. [Read More]

Purchase Your Property With Confidence And Security - Questions To Ask Your Real Estate Attorney

Posted on 29 July 2015

Deciding to purchase your own home can be extremely exciting and rewarding. However, if you're a first time home buyer, the process may seem overwhelming. You may find yourself seemingly drowning in paperwork and struggling to make sense of important documents which will affect your financial future. Thankfully, a real estate attorney can help you navigate those complicated waters and come up with the answers you need. Below, you'll find a guide to some questions you should be sure to ask your real estate lawyer. [Read More]

3 Important Estate Planning Tips For People Under 40

Posted on 29 July 2015

If you are under the age of 40, the last thing you might be thinking about is estate planning. Many young people don't think about this, because it seems like there will be time later on in life for this. Unfortunately, life is full of surprises, which is why you should begin estate planning now. As a young person, you may want to focus on the following three aspects of estate planning. [Read More]

When Is Chapter 13 Better Than Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Posted on 28 July 2015

When most people think about bankruptcy, they probably think of chapter 7. It's the best known type of bankruptcy for good reason: Chapter 7 allows you to discharge nearly all of your debts, and it's the simplest type of bankruptcy to file. However, that doesn't mean that chapter 7 bankruptcy is necessarily the best choice for you. There are some situations when chapter 13 bankruptcy may be preferable, even though it's a repayment plan instead of a total debt discharge. [Read More]

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self-file or hire a bankruptcy attorney?

When I first starting considering bankruptcy as an option, I wondered if I needed to pay the fees associated with hiring an attorney. I started looking into those self-filing options with the hopes of saving a little money that I really didn't have. After doing quite a bit of reading, I found that many people who attempt to self-file for bankruptcy take a much longer time to get through it. Why would a process take longer just because you are filing the documents yourself? The short answer - mistakes. Find out what I learned when researching self-filing bankruptcy and make the decision that is best for your personal situation.

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