by Dan Sugrue | Aug 30, 2016 | Wills & Estate Law
The Top Three Benefits of a Living Trust by Michelle Fabio, Esq. It’s a given that you should have a written legal document distributing your assets at your death. Now the question becomes: should you have a will or living trust? It is estimated that only about...
by Dan Sugrue | Nov 6, 2013 | Bankruptcy Law
When you file for bankruptcy, whether it be through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you’re entitled to protect some of your property from being included as part of the bankruptcy estate, and subject to liquidation by your creditors. These are called exemptions. For...
by Dan Sugrue | Nov 5, 2013 | Bankruptcy Law
Before filing a petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, a debtor must first take a credit counseling course within 180 days before you file. In addition, you must complete a course in debtor education after you file but before your debts are...
by Dan Sugrue | Oct 30, 2013 | Bankruptcy Law
In re: Renita Sheri Hall, 12 B 43452, involved a case where a trustee objected to confirmation of a Chapter 13 plan because the debtor was continuing contributions to her 401(k). The trustee’s reasoning in objecting to the plan was that the debtor was not...
