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How Bankruptcy Affects Inheritance and Estate Planning
Dealing with bankruptcy can feel overwhelming, especially when understanding how it might affect inheritances and estate planning. If you're facing financial challenges, it's important to understand how bankruptcy could impact your inheritances and estate plans. This...
Factors That Affect the Value of a Personal Injury Claim
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim. One of the most common questions people have is: How much is my claim worth? The answer isn’t always straightforward, as several factors influence the value...
Understanding ‘Fraudulent Transfers’ in Bankruptcy: Lookback Periods and Consequences
In bankruptcy law, the term "fraudulent transfer" often raises eyebrows and causes concern and anxiety as the term seems to indicate criminal activity. Understanding fraudulent transfers and what they encompass is important for anyone contemplating bankruptcy. This...
Requesting and Submitting Medical Records for Your Social Security Disability Claim
When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), your medical records are crucial to your claim. These documents provide essential evidence of your condition and its impact on your ability to work. Comprehensive and accurate medical documentation can...
Getting Compensation for a Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have devastating consequences, not only for the injured individual but also for their loved ones. The financial burden of medical treatment, rehabilitation, and lost income can be overwhelming. If your TBI was caused by someone...
Who Files For Bankruptcy?
One of the greatest misconceptions held about bankruptcy is the belief about who actually files bankruptcy. Many hold a stereotypical view of those who file bankruptcy and there is a generally lack of understanding about filing statistics. Most people mistakenly...
Receiving Social Security Disability for Chronic Liver Disease
Chronic liver disease is a serious medical condition that can significantly impact an individual’s ability to work and maintain financial stability. For those struggling with the debilitating effects of this illness, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may...
How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Claim
Social media has become an everyday part of our lives, helping us stay connected with friends and family. However, if you’re pursuing a personal injury claim, your social media activity could negatively affect your case. Insurance companies and defense attorneys often...
#1 Bankruptcy Myth: You Will Lose Everything
If your finances are a mess and you don’t know how to get out of debt, filing for bankruptcy might solve your financial problems. You may have concerns about seeking bankruptcy, and rightly so, as it is a decision that you should not make lightly. As with anything...
How Could Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Affect Your Car Lease?
Filing for bankruptcy is a big step that can impact many parts of your financial life, including what happens to your car lease. If you're considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it's helpful to understand what it might mean for your lease. This post covers how Chapter 7...
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