Common Concerns of First Time Executors

Many people are not aware of the various responsibilities of an executor until they have been assigned to serve that role. The role of an executor often involves juggling various time demands as well as learning what the process entails. For executors who are...

Supreme Court Hears Bankruptcy Case

Investors who rely on safe harbor provisions in the Bankruptcy Code should begin to consider new methods to obtain some types of shelter. The United States Supreme Court in Merit Management Group LP v. FTI Consulting Incorporated recently ruled in a unanimous decision...

Steps to Quickly Improve Your Credit Score

For people who have struggled with debt and/or bankruptcy, their credit score plays an important role in helping them obtain a new car, mortgage, or even a new job. While one of the best steps that people with credit card problems can take is to obtain the assistance...

Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions

The estate planning process is particularly complicated. As a result, there are many complications that people face while planning for how their estate will be handled after their death. This article will review some of the most common estate planning questions that...

Bankruptcy and Co-Signed Loans

Co-signed loans arise when a lending institution does not feel that a person should have sole financial responsibility and requires a more creditworthy person to sign the loan agreement. If you can no longer afford your co-signed loan or are going through the...