The Financial Guru Series – Part 3: How Will Filing Bankruptcy Affect My Credit?
Financial Gurus are frequently discussing credit scores, all bringing their own unique perspectives to the conversation. Everyone knows that filing bankruptcy will hurt their credit score, but how...
View ArticleWill Filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Stop a Foreclosure on Property I...
Sometimes a person will inherit a property where the mortgage payments are behind, and the property is being foreclosed on. In many cases, the new owner will just catch up the mortgage payments or pay...
View ArticleThe Financial Guru Series – Part 1: Should I Listen to “Financial Gurus”?
A Bankruptcy Lawyer Answers the Question: "Should I Listen to Financial Gurus?" Listening to certain financial Gurus has inspired me to write a six-part blog series dealing with issues that they...
View ArticleFinancial Guru Series – Part 2: Should I File Bankruptcy?
Should I File Bankruptcy? Should I file Bankruptcy? As a bankruptcy lawyer, I would love to tell you, "Yes, by all means, you should file bankruptcy." But that would be incorrect advice for most...
View ArticleThe Financial Guru Series – Part 4: How To Avoid Bankruptcy
I am often asked by clients how they could avoid bankruptcy, or if they had any other options. Obviously, the answer is different each time based on their unique circumstances. But, in this article I...
View ArticleThe Financial Guru Series – Part 5: A Bankruptcy Lawyer Answers the Question:...
Should I pay extra on my house each month, sometimes referred to as power paying, to get it paid off more quickly, or should I invest the extra money? There is confusion on this point because some...
View ArticleThe Free Consultation
The Free Consultation Some lawyers offer prospective clients a free initial consultation, others do not. Why do some lawyers do it and others not? It really comes down to the lawyer’s individual...
View ArticleWho is in charge of my Funeral?
What happens to your remains when you die? What if you are not married and have no children? Who gets to determine what happens to your remains? What if your children don’t get along and you know they...
View ArticleTransfer on Death Deeds in Virginia
Virginia allows its citizens to record a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) prior to their death. This deed will automatically transfer the real property to the beneficiary named on the TODD upon the death...
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Revocable Living Trust
Revocable Living Trust A Revocable Living Trust (RLT) is an estate planning document that is sometimes used instead of a traditional Last Will and Testament. Unlike the Last Will and Testament, the...
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