Should You Hire A Bankruptcy Attorney To File Your Bankruptcy? 3 Reasons Why You Should

Posted on: 12 June 2020

There's nobody saying you can't go to the courthouse and file your own bankruptcy using paperwork you've picked up from the courthouse, but you may want to give this a second thought. If you don't know anything at all about bankruptcy, the bankruptcy court, or what the trustee expects from you, you should leave this work to the professionals who know exactly what to do to ensure your bankruptcy will go off without a hitch.
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The Bankruptcy Issue for Older Adults

Posted on: 14 May 2020

It's a commonly held belief that Medicare takes care of all medical needs. Unfortunately, the premiums to pay Medicare are taken automatically out of a recipient's Social Security earnings. With advancing age can come more medical problems and those on a fixed income may have difficulty dealing with co-pays, deductibles, and medication. That can leave senior citizens having to skip food and shelter needs just to pay for needed medical treatment.
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5 Things to Know Before Filing for Bankruptcy

Posted on: 6 May 2020

Before you make any major financial decisions, you should evaluate your options. If bankruptcy is something you might use for debt-relief purposes, you should talk to a lawyer and research it as much as you can. It is essential to learn everything you can about it before following through with it, and here are five things that are helpful to know before you file. 1. It May Only Offer Forgiveness of Some Debts
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Do You Need To Keep Paying Your Debts During Bankruptcy? It Depends

Posted on: 15 April 2020

For people who are financially overwhelmed, bankruptcy can provide long-term relief by eliminating much of the debt they are contending with. However, it's important to note that these debts are not eliminated until the bankruptcy has been finalized and approved.  For this reason, during the period between applying for bankruptcy and waiting for it to be finalized, people often wonder whether or not they should continue to pay their bills. Unfortunately, there is no definite answer as each person's situation is different.
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