Could technology change how people file bankruptcy in the future? One company thinks that it has created a program that just might. Many people in some of the most economically-depressed areas of Ohio need help to stop the harassing phone calls and steady stream of...
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Month: January 2018
3 tips for qualifying for Medicaid by reducing your assets
If you get a rejection for your Medicaid application, you may feel disappointment and discouragement. Do not despair. You may be able to qualify for benefits with some strategic planning. An effective tactic to meet Medicaid qualifications is reducing the value of...
Protect your disabled child’s benefits with a special needs trust
If your child is among the more than 56 million Americans currently living with a disability, there are certain unique considerations that go into creating your estate plan that differ from those faced traditionally. Odds are, you have concerns about who is to care...
When domestic situations turn into kidnapping
A difficult domestic situation can, unfortunately, escalate suddenly. Someone who was only in a moderate amount of legal trouble can find himself or herself facing the much more serious charge of kidnapping. It’s important to understand exactly what legally...
Think of your executor as chief administrator of your estate
Time marches on, and you may suddenly find yourself at or near your long-awaited retirement. If so, and you still do not have an estate plan in place, now is the time to protect your loved ones through a comprehensive estate plan. The first order of business is to...
Taxes, debt and bankruptcy
Taxes are weighing heavily on the minds of a lot of people at this time of year. For some people, however, it’s their old tax debt that weighs down on them the most. Can bankruptcy eliminate tax debt? Some people do qualify for federal tax relief if they file for...
How the new tax bill changes alimony
Recently, President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law after it passed both houses of Congress. The bill is expected to have a major impact on many aspects of the U.S. economy. It will also touch other aspects of American life. In fact, the tax...
Dealing with police: Facts everyone should know
For most people, interacting with the police can be unnerving — at best. They have authority. They have weapons. They have handcuffs and can take you away from your family. By law, they can even lie to you — although you (by law) cannot lie to them. That’s why it’s...