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Contemplating Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a viable solution for many individuals and businesses, but there is items you should know before filing or you may lose your personal or real property. When a bankruptcy is filed, a debtor is entitled to claim certain bankruptcy exemptions. Exemptions are values in personal and real property...
5 Things to Always Avoid When Getting Ready To File
There’s a lot to pay attention to if you’re getting ready to file for Bankruptcy. Ultimately, you want to make sure that you’re doing everything by the book so as to avoid any and all risks you may be taking. Filing for Bankruptcy is designed to give you a fresh...
When Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Is Better Than Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
For some debtors, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a better option than Chapter 7 bankruptcy. And sometimes Chapter 13 is the only option because a debtor is not eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It's important to sort out the issues and decide which form of bankruptcy is best for you. Many...
When Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Is Better Than Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
There are several reasons why Chapter 7 bankruptcy might be better for you than Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 is usually quicker than Chapter 13, most debtors can keep all or most of their property, and Chapter 7 filers don't have to pay back a portion of their debts, like...
What Rights Do I Have In the Foreclosure Process?
In the last post, we talked about what’s going to happen if you didn’t respond to the notice of default. Then, what rights do you have in the foreclosure process? Here's some need-to-knows when dealing with a foreclosure: You have the right to bring your mortgage current before the foreclosure...
I Didn’t Respond To The Notice Of Default. What’s Going To Happen?
This is a question we hear all the time, and one that comes with a very important answer. This also a good follow up from our last post about about what to do what to when you are Defaulting on Your Mortgage. Did miss a few mortgage payments and then neglect,...
Defaulting on Your Mortgage
I haven’t been making my mortgage payments. What’s going to happen? Do I have rights? What to do when you find yourself in default. If a homeowner misses a mortgage payment, then the homeowner’s account goes into default. When this happens, the servicer is required to send a Notice of Pre-Foreclosure...
When Should I Update My Will?
A List of Reasons to Review and Update Your Will Once they make a will, many people will put it in a safe deposit box or leave a copy with their attorney, and forget about it. However, there are many reasons to review and update your will and other...
6 Reasons Short Sales Fail
A short sale occurs when a lien holder or mortgage company agrees to accept less than what is owed on a home in order for the home to sell. Lenders are not in the business of accepting less than they are owed, and their business model is not set up...
How Chapter 11 Works
A chapter 11 case begins with the filing of a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the debtor has a domicile or residence. A petition may be a voluntary petition, which is filed by the debtor, or it may be an involuntary petition, which is filed by… Continue Reading
How Chapter 7 Works
A chapter 7 case begins with the debtor filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the individual lives or where the business debtor is organized or has its principal place of business or principal assets. (3) In addition to the petition, the debtor must also file… Continue Reading
News Blog: Executive Order: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States
EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – ENHANCING PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNITED STATES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1101 et… Continue Reading
News Blog: Home prices set a record this year thanks to demand from tech workers and Chinese investors
By Emel Akan, Epoch Times | December 29, 2016 | Source: Epoch TimesSeattle home prices hit a record high this year and are rising faster than anywhere else in the country. The city’s thriving tech industry is fueling job growth and demand for homes. It also has become an attractive… Continue Reading
Do You Need an Attorney to Buy or Sell a Home?
Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant events in one’s life which involves the law of real property. A real estate attorney is the only professional who is trained to deal with these special issues of practice as there are so many complexities that may arise… Continue Reading
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Foreign investors and their families have been able to obtain permanent residency in the United States through the 5th Employment-Based Preference (EB-5) visa program established in 1990. EB-5 visas have many advantages: Foreign investors do not need sponsorship from an employer or family member. There are no language, business, or… Continue Reading
Prenuptial Agreements for a peace of mind before marriage
Prenuptial agreement is made by a couple before they marry, and it concerns the ownership of their respective assets should the marriage fail. Couples who bring personal or business assets to the marriage can benefit from a prenup. It is not one of the things that come to mind when you are about… Continue Reading
USCIS Proposed Fee Increases
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees charged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS conducted a comprehensive fee review, after refining its cost accounting process, and determined that current fees do not recover the full costs of the services… Continue Reading
Attention Future/Current Airbnb Hosts: Why Start as an LLC?
Injured guests, damage to yours or neighboring properties, and unpaid taxes are just one of the few issues that you might deal with as an Airbnb host. Hence, it is pivotal to familiarize yourself with the local laws that govern home rentals, as well as tax consequences involved. First, you… Continue Reading
How Chapter 11 Works
A chapter 11 case begins with the filing of a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the debtor has a domicile or residence. A petition may be a voluntary petition, which is filed by the debtor, or it may be an involuntary petition, which is filed by… Continue Reading
How Chapter 7 Works
A chapter 7 case begins with the debtor filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the individual lives or where the business debtor is organized or has its principal place of business or principal assets. (3) In addition to the petition, the debtor must also file… Continue Reading
News Blog: Executive Order: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States
EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – ENHANCING PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNITED STATES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1101 et… Continue Reading
News Blog: Home prices set a record this year thanks to demand from tech workers and Chinese investors
By Emel Akan, Epoch Times | December 29, 2016 | Source: Epoch TimesSeattle home prices hit a record high this year and are rising faster than anywhere else in the country. The city’s thriving tech industry is fueling job growth and demand for homes. It also has become an attractive… Continue Reading
Do You Need an Attorney to Buy or Sell a Home?
Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant events in one’s life which involves the law of real property. A real estate attorney is the only professional who is trained to deal with these special issues of practice as there are so many complexities that may arise… Continue Reading
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Foreign investors and their families have been able to obtain permanent residency in the United States through the 5th Employment-Based Preference (EB-5) visa program established in 1990. EB-5 visas have many advantages: Foreign investors do not need sponsorship from an employer or family member. There are no language, business, or… Continue Reading
Prenuptial Agreements for a peace of mind before marriage
Prenuptial agreement is made by a couple before they marry, and it concerns the ownership of their respective assets should the marriage fail. Couples who bring personal or business assets to the marriage can benefit from a prenup. It is not one of the things that come to mind when you are about… Continue Reading
USCIS Proposed Fee Increases
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees charged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS conducted a comprehensive fee review, after refining its cost accounting process, and determined that current fees do not recover the full costs of the services… Continue Reading
Attention Future/Current Airbnb Hosts: Why Start as an LLC?
Injured guests, damage to yours or neighboring properties, and unpaid taxes are just one of the few issues that you might deal with as an Airbnb host. Hence, it is pivotal to familiarize yourself with the local laws that govern home rentals, as well as tax consequences involved. First, you… Continue Reading
How Chapter 11 Works
A chapter 11 case begins with the filing of a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the debtor has a domicile or residence. A petition may be a voluntary petition, which is filed by the debtor, or it may be an involuntary petition, which is filed by… Continue Reading
How Chapter 7 Works
A chapter 7 case begins with the debtor filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the individual lives or where the business debtor is organized or has its principal place of business or principal assets. (3) In addition to the petition, the debtor must also file… Continue Reading
News Blog: Executive Order: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States
EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – ENHANCING PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNITED STATES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1101 et… Continue Reading
News Blog: Home prices set a record this year thanks to demand from tech workers and Chinese investors
By Emel Akan, Epoch Times | December 29, 2016 | Source: Epoch TimesSeattle home prices hit a record high this year and are rising faster than anywhere else in the country. The city’s thriving tech industry is fueling job growth and demand for homes. It also has become an attractive… Continue Reading
Do You Need an Attorney to Buy or Sell a Home?
Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant events in one’s life which involves the law of real property. A real estate attorney is the only professional who is trained to deal with these special issues of practice as there are so many complexities that may arise… Continue Reading
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Foreign investors and their families have been able to obtain permanent residency in the United States through the 5th Employment-Based Preference (EB-5) visa program established in 1990. EB-5 visas have many advantages: Foreign investors do not need sponsorship from an employer or family member. There are no language, business, or… Continue Reading
Prenuptial Agreements for a peace of mind before marriage
Prenuptial agreement is made by a couple before they marry, and it concerns the ownership of their respective assets should the marriage fail. Couples who bring personal or business assets to the marriage can benefit from a prenup. It is not one of the things that come to mind when you are about… Continue Reading
USCIS Proposed Fee Increases
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees charged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS conducted a comprehensive fee review, after refining its cost accounting process, and determined that current fees do not recover the full costs of the services… Continue Reading
Attention Future/Current Airbnb Hosts: Why Start as an LLC?
Injured guests, damage to yours or neighboring properties, and unpaid taxes are just one of the few issues that you might deal with as an Airbnb host. Hence, it is pivotal to familiarize yourself with the local laws that govern home rentals, as well as tax consequences involved. First, you… Continue Reading
How Chapter 11 Works
By Legal Assistant | April 21, 2020 A chapter 11 case begins with the filing of a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the debtor has a domicile or residence. A petition may be a voluntary petition, which is filed by the debtor, or it may be an involuntary petition, which is filed by… Continue Reading
How Chapter 7 Works
By Legal Assistant | April 21, 2020 A chapter 7 case begins with the debtor filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the individual lives or where the business debtor is organized or has its principal place of business or principal assets. (3) In addition to the petition, the debtor must also file… Continue Reading
News Blog: Executive Order: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States
By Legal Assistant | January 26, 2017 EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – ENHANCING PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNITED STATES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1101 et… Continue Reading
News Blog: Home prices set a record this year thanks to demand from tech workers and Chinese investors
By Legal Assistant | January 4, 2017 By Emel Akan, Epoch Times | December 29, 2016 | Source: Epoch TimesSeattle home prices hit a record high this year and are rising faster than anywhere else in the country. The city’s thriving tech industry is fueling job growth and demand for homes. It also has become an attractive… Continue Reading
Do You Need an Attorney to Buy or Sell a Home?
By Legal Assistant | December 13, 2016 Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant events in one’s life which involves the law of real property. A real estate attorney is the only professional who is trained to deal with these special issues of practice as there are so many complexities that may arise… Continue Reading
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
By Legal Assistant | October 4, 2016 Foreign investors and their families have been able to obtain permanent residency in the United States through the 5th Employment-Based Preference (EB-5) visa program established in 1990. EB-5 visas have many advantages: Foreign investors do not need sponsorship from an employer or family member. There are no language, business, or… Continue Reading
Prenuptial Agreements for a peace of mind before marriage
By Legal Assistant | June 13, 2016 Prenuptial agreement is made by a couple before they marry, and it concerns the ownership of their respective assets should the marriage fail. Couples who bring personal or business assets to the marriage can benefit from a prenup. It is not one of the things that come to mind when you are about… Continue Reading
USCIS Proposed Fee Increases
By Legal Assistant | May 26, 2016 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees charged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS conducted a comprehensive fee review, after refining its cost accounting process, and determined that current fees do not recover the full costs of the services… Continue Reading