Frequently Answered Questions

Coping with the loss of a loved one is difficult in the best of circumstances. However, the grieving process becomes more distressing when disputes arise among family members during the probate process. A number of factors could lead to a family member to raise concerns during probate. In some cases, the deceased has left no […]

Is it expensive to file for bankruptcy? If you’re considering filing bankruptcy, it’s likely that you’re also concerned about your finances. That can make the prospect of filing feel counterintuitive. After all, isn’t a bankruptcy claim expensive? What are the costs associated with bankruptcy? Filing Fees There are two main expenses associated with filing bankruptcy. […]

Hiring a bankruptcy attorney significantly increases the likelihood of your problematic debts being discharged. In fact, according to a 2011 study conducted by the Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, your chances of a Chapter 7 discharge improve by 30% or more with an attorney while your odds of a Chapter 13 discharge […]

Some 40 million Americans surveyed by the FTC in 2017 reported they had been the victim of consumer fraud. However, many more cases go unreported. In some instances, consumers are embarrassed to admit they’ve fallen for a scam. In others, they may not even realize they’ve been a victim of criminal activity. What counts as […]

Disney launched its video streaming service Disney+ in November 2019. Within one week, thousands of user accounts were up for grabs in online hacker forums. At first glance, the theft of a user name and password combination for a kids’ streaming service may not seem significant. What could anyone possibly do with that data aside […]