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What happens to your outstanding debts, like utility bills, when you die? In theory, the trustee or executor of the estate will see that the bills are paid before any remaining funds are disbursed to the heirs. If the estate can’t pay the bills, companies simply have...
Getting caught shoplifting triggers a series of distressing problems. Some are psychological: You feel ashamed. You get mad at yourself. Telling your family is super stressful. You feel you let them down. The store that caught you will likely issue a trespass warning,...
Filing for bankruptcy can be complicated, so it’s easy to make a mistake — but some mistakes can be costlier than others. When you first file for bankruptcy, you have to file “schedules,” which are very detailed lists of all your income, expenses, assets and debts....
Yes — it is true, for many kinds of assets. The best way to keep a critical asset out of the probate process is not to own it – at least, not all by yourself. We at Mahaffey & Associates LLC encourage clients in the Toledo area to consider the benefits of...
If business is no longer booming, it may be time to consider bankruptcy — but first you need to take some time to consider your options. First, take a hard look at your business. Ask yourself the following questions about your business in order to determine if it is...
Being engaged in an illegal activity doesn’t negate your right to act in your own self-defense. Being on the losing end of a gun battle doesn’t necessarily mean the survivors won’t get charged with some form of murder if they started the fight. Those are the basic...
If you have been arrested and are being held pending your first appearance, it is normal to wonder how you will get out of jail. For those who have loved ones behind bars in the same situation, getting them out of custody is a prime concern. Fortunately, one of the...
Ohio is in the middle of an epidemic: Over the past couple of years, the state has seen a dramatic increase in opioid use. More and more people are becoming hooked on opioids – especially fentanyl, but others as well such as heroin, morphine, and certain prescription...
With the Independence Day holiday coming soon, you may be planning to take advantage of the long weekend and spend quality family time together with your son or daughter. If you are a divorced or separated parent, this may not come to pass; either because your...
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was developed in 1977 to protect consumers from unscrupulous debt collection practices. Among its provisions, creditors are prevented from using abusive practices in the process of collecting debts, including using...