Why Filing for Bankruptcy Isn’t Smart

Walworth County Real Estate Attorney Lists 6 Tips for Landlords

Do you own and manage rental property in Walworth County? If so, this post could save you thousands of dollars. Most lost funds are incurred by landlords when a tenant moves out. Repairing and replacing household items adds up. There is normally a dispute between the landlord and the tenant over the property’s condition at the time of the tenant’s move-out. You can avoid this type of situation by clearly defining the condition of your property at the time of move-in and defining the condition your property should be left in when the tenant moves out.

Fallacy of Reasoning: "Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc"

"Post hoc ergo propter hoc"  is Latin for the fallacy of reasoning of "after this, therefore because of this."  In an episode of West Wing, President Bartlet  challenged the 27 lawyers in the room that at least one of them should know the m

Fallacy of Reasoning: "Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc"

"Post hoc ergo propter hoc"  is Latin for the fallacy of reasoning of "after this, therefore because of this."  In an episode of West Wing, President Bartlet  challenged the 27 lawyers in the room that at least one of them should know the m

Introduction to Chapter 13

A chapter 13 case is started by filing a petition with the Bankruptcy Court along with the schedules and statements that explain the person's financial situation. Under chapter 13, the debtor must submit a plan or reorganization to provide for his various classes of debt - priority, secured, and unsecured.

Introduction to Chapter 13

A chapter 13 case is started by filing a petition with the Bankruptcy Court along with the schedules and statements that explain the person's financial situation. Under chapter 13, the debtor must submit a plan or reorganization to provide for his various classes of debt - priority, secured, and unsecured.

Choice of Law in a Bankruptcy Case

When a person files for bankruptcy in Florida and owes a gambling debt in Nevada, which states' law apply in determining whether the claim on the gambling debt should be allowed or whether it is dischargeable or nondischargeable?  A 2006 Florida bankruptcy ruling dealt with this issue.

Choice of Law in a Bankruptcy Case

When a person files for bankruptcy in Florida and owes a gambling debt in Nevada, which states' law apply in determining whether the claim on the gambling debt should be allowed or whether it is dischargeable or nondischargeable?  A 2006 Florida bankruptcy ruling dealt with this issue.

Final Review Of Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Petition

Before your bankruptcy attorney pulls the trigger on an actual filing, you should undergo a thorough final review of your petition. You may discover that your monthly plan payment can change based upon your current circumstances. You may have assets that have shifted or otherwise transferred in the ordinary course of business. You also may+ Read More

"Foreclosure Defense" - Time to Review Assumptions?

The issuance by the Floirda Third District Court of Appeals in Miami of the recent decision in Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, etc. v. Harry Beauvais, et al., Case No. 3D14-575, may be an appropriate time to review what actions a Miami homeowner that seeks to save their home from foreclosure.

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