A Last Will and Testament (“will”) is a legal document that outlines how a person’s assets should be distributed after their death. It is an essential document for any adult, especially those with minor children. A will can provide for minor children by appointing a guardian and setting up trusts for their care and maintenance. […]
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Baltimore native, Reginald F. Lewis (December 7, 1942 – January 19, 1993) is known as the first African American to own and manage a billion-dollar company, TLC Beatrice International Holdings, Inc. However, Lewis could not have completed the leveraged buyout of TLC without first completing his first major deal to purchase the McCall Pattern Company.
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Here are 10 Steps Toward Getting Your Fresh Start: Step 1 – After reviewing the Bankruptcy Information Sheet and the Notice Required by 11 U.S.C. § 342(b) for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, complete and submit our Intake Form online.Step 2 – We will provide you with a consultation via telephone, video conference or conference call to discuss
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Welcome to Fresh Start Daily! Managing credit and debt can sometimes be overwhelming. In addition to debt, you may be struggling with employment issues, career changes, stress, mental health concerns, or a general need for support in times of crisis. If you are experiencing difficulties, you are not alone. No segment of our community is
If you’re thinking about filing for bankruptcy, and you’ve filed a previous bankruptcy case that was dismissed, the timing of your new bankruptcy filing can have a big impact on the automatic stay in your new bankruptcy case. One of the great benefits of filing for bankruptcy is the automatic stay, which will prevent the
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Many people do not hire a lawyer because they believe that hiring a lawyer costs too much money, or in some cases, they believe that they can effectively represent themselves pro se. While cost is an important factor in hiring a lawyer, not hiring a lawyer in your bankruptcy case may cost you more. Hiring
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One of the primary purposes of bankruptcy is for debtors to discharge certain debts in order to give them a “fresh start”. As a debtor in bankruptcy, you can empower your “fresh start” by understanding and utilizing all of the tools available to you under the bankruptcy laws. Many of our bankruptcy laws are complex
Tip 1 – Open Your Mail You initiate your bankruptcy case by filing the Voluntary Petition Form 101. In the Voluntary Petition you must list your mailing address. Important Court notices will be sent to you at the address you listed in the Voluntary Petition. The Bankruptcy Code and local bankruptcy rules require that you
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