by GPurkis | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized |
When someone passes away one of the first steps is to list what assets are in the decedent’s name. Accounts that are in joint tenancy, have a pay on death designation, or have a beneficiary designation can be transferred with a death certificate. There may be assets...
by GPurkis | Apr 1, 2019 | Uncategorized |
We are all living longer and our parents are living longer. All of us are going to deal with elderly parents and the eventual inheritance. What happens when one spouse inherits during the marriage? Example, Husband Sam is married to Wife Floy. They have two children...
by arietta_admin | Mar 18, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Chapter 13 bankruptcy requires that a debtor pay his or her disposable income for a period of 3-5 years. The ultimate question is how much does the debtor have to pay and for how long. One requirement is that the debtor must satisfy the “best interests of creditors”...
by arietta_admin | Mar 4, 2019 | Uncategorized |
I routinely get asked about whether an individual can be liable for a corporate debt. Clients usually form corporations to insulate themselves from personal liability. Sometimes the corporate status is abused. The doctrine of alter ego allows a party to pierce the...
by arietta_admin | Feb 18, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Pros: Automatic stay as to lawsuits, foreclosures, collection actions, creditor actions, etc. Temporary deferral of pre-petition unsecured debt payments and with limitations, secured debt payments and pre-petition rent claims. Possibly avoid and recover involuntary...
