If you are considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may be wondering how long the process will take. Every Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is unique, and the timeline will vary depending on your individual situation. Most Chapter 7 bankruptcies in New York City are completed quickly and discharged within six months of the filing date. […]
Are you considering filing for bankruptcy in New York? If you would like to file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must pass the New York means test. However, if your income is below the New York median for your household size, you will be exempt from passing the means test. Only higher-income earners must […]
The majority of Americans have not created an estate plan. With our busy lives, it can be challenging to sit down and create a last will and testament. In some cases, people will try to make a DIY will and store it in a filing cabinet. Perhaps someone has become ill and decides to quickly […]
Trying to cope with a loved one’s death is a challenging and overwhelming process. Coping with the emotional devastation of losing a loved one is hard enough, but thinking about going through the probate process can seem even more challenging. If you are a surviving family member, you probably have questions about probating your loved […]
Are your bills past due? Are you worried about how you will be able to keep your vehicle or avoid foreclosure? If so, you may be concerned about how you can dig yourself out of your debt and protect your financial future. Filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy could be your best option for starting […]
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you may have questions about what will happen to your bank account. How will you be able to pay your bills if you are in the bankruptcy process? Will the bankruptcy court completely take over your bank account? Many of our new clients have legitimate fears about the […]
More people than ever have decided to create living trusts as part of their estate plans. Many benefits come with using a trust-based estate plan. For example, you will avoid the often time-consuming and expensive probate process when you place your assets in a trust. Your loved ones will have access to the property in […]
Many Americans are struggling to pay their monthly bills as the coronavirus pandemic continues. When you cannot afford to pay your bills each month, it can become easy to be overwhelmed by debt. For many, the more they try to catch up on paying their bills, the further behind and deeper in debt they become. […]
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many business owners and individuals are struggling to pay their bills. Bankruptcy is a helpful solution for many Florida residents who are unable to pay their bills. Unfortunately, many people are afraid of filing for bankruptcy due to misplaced optimism, myths, or fears. One of the concerns related to bankruptcy […]
In New York, the probate court has the responsibility of distributing a deceased person’s assets after their death. Probate proceedings occur in a particular court, called the surrogate’s court, located in the county where the decedent was living when they died. When a person dies with a will in place, the probate court will distribute […]
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