Relying on “plastic” can become a problem when credit card balances grow too big or your income shrinks. Perhaps you lost your job or had your hours cut. Maybe you were propping up a small business. Maybe you had a medical crisis or other unexpected bills. Or perhaps you were simply living beyond your means. […]
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Credit Card VideoA car title loan is supposed to be a short-term loan. But the steep interest rates make it almost impossible to pay off. The debt soon doubles or triples. Then the repo man comes to take your vehicle. We Can Help – Complimentary Bankruptcy Consultation If you are in this situation, call the law firm
When property owners, including homeowners, do not pay real estate taxes, the county can “sell” the taxes to a “tax buyer.” Here’s How It Works: If the taxes are delinquent for more than one (1) year, then the county will sell the taxes. A tax buyer pays the county the amount of the delinquent taxes.
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Real Estate TaxIt is not infrequent that I have received a telephone call: “The sheriff’s sale was last week. Can you help me save my home?” I reply, “Why did you wait?” The typical answer is: “I was working with the mortgage company on a loan modification. They said it looked good, so I didn’t do anything.”
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Foreclosure Loans VideoWhen you go to a 341 meeting, what you must have is your Social Security card, or other proof of Social Security number, and a state issued ID card or driver’s license. Those are the 2 things that are required on the notice sent out by the court. Some Chapter 7 trustees also request copies
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Documents VideoFiling a Chapter 13 is a voluntary decision. There are various reasons you might want to convert if it is not working, or you have a car that you are trying to save, which is a piece of junk now, or the housing situation is just not working out. You have a real estate tab,
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Chapter 13 Chapter 7 VideoWhat Are Second Mortgages, Judgment Liens And Tax Liens In Foreclosure? When foreclosure cases are filed it is common to see defendants other than the property owner. Mortgage companies get title searches before filing a foreclosure. The title search will show entities that have liens on the property. Common additional defendants include junior mortgagees; Judgment
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Liens MortgageThe answer is “Yes.” But the real question is whether a Chapter 7 is in my best interest? The main questions are: The above is very simplified but covers 90% or more of individuals looking to get out of debt. It is always wise to consult with a lawyer who has experience in Consumer Bankruptcy.
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Bankruptcy Chapter 7 VideoThrough Chapter 13 2nd mortgages can often be eliminated and reduced to an unsecured claim. There are two sections of the Bankruptcy Code that in essence say a junior mortgage is a secured claim only if after deducting all senior liens there is still some equity left for the junior mortgage. If the property has no
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Homeowner Mortgage VideoIf you default on your car payments, the lender or dealer won’t wait long to repossess. You do not have to just let this happen! Filing for bankruptcy can stop repossession. Even if the “repo man” has already taken your vehicle, there may be a chance to get it back if you act fast. If