In June of this year, the Federal Trade Commission and its law enforcement partners announced a joint crackdown on illegal telemarketing calls. The new cases and settlements included in “Operation Call it Quits” bring the total number of cases the FTC has brought against illegal robocallers, including Do Not Call violators, to 145. Yet many […]
Archives for January 2020
Legal Talk – What is Bankruptcy and How Can It Help People in Debt?
The Law Offices of Jeffrey Lohman, P.C. is considered a debt relief agency pursuant to federal law. We are attorneys who help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
What are my debt relief options?
According to a May 2019 article in CNBC News, nearly 1 in 4 Americans are going into debt trying to pay for necessities, such as rent, utilities, and food. Another 12% revealed that medical bills formed the bulk of their debt. Whatever reason you find yourself burdened by debt, trying to work your way out […]
LEGAL TALK – 3 Things to Do Before You Die – Estate Planning
California attorney, Jeremy Branch from The Law Offices of Jeffrey Lohman, discusses three things you should have in order before you or a loved one passes away:
advance directive, power of attorney and estate planning.
What should I do when I get a call from someone pretending to be the IRS?
In February 2018, the IRS released a news item titled “Scam Alert: IRS Urges Taxpayers to Watch Out for Erroneous Refunds; Beware of Fake Calls to Return Money to a Collection Agency.” The story warns of “a new twist on an old scam.” In March 2019, a similar IRS press release offered the headline “IRS […]
What is the difference between a will, a revocable trust, and an irrevocable trust?
Some Americans can limit their estate planning to an online form. Others, however, have substantial taxable assets, complex family or financial situations, or other complications. If you fall into the latter camp, you’ve run across a more diverse array of estate planning devices. Having a clear understanding of what each can and cannot do will […]