Brandon Barber recently pled guilty to several charges including money laundering and bankruptcy fraud.  He reportedly changed his plea to guilty from not guilty when appearing in court this week for a hearing.  While other people were involved in what investigators are calling a real estate scheme, Barber plead guilty to one count of bankruptcy [...]

By ARDEN DALE

As offshore accounts draw greater scrutiny, some financial advisers are having their clients use a special trust as an alternative strategy to shield their assets from potential lawsuits.

So far, 15 states allow the creation of domestic asset protection trusts, which safeguard securities or other assets of the owner. In the past, they weren't widely used and few states allowed them.

Before paying off your debts by taking out student loans, consider the consequences.
Ever take out a federal student loan and think to yourself, “Hey – I should take out a little extra and pay off my credit cards!”
How did that work out for you?

Debtors exploring the option of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy on their own without an attorney, (pro se) may be in for a few surprises if they do not know what they are getting themselves into. While it is true you have the option to file on your own, it is often not advised for debtors [...]

When your bankruptcy trustee files a notice of abandonment, it’s time to celebrate.
When you file for bankruptcy, something called an estate is created.

Dragnet clauses are agreements in lending documents that the collateral will secure in addition to the involved debt, other pre-existing and after after acquired debt.

My current office is located in the heart of the city of Alhambra, California so that I can easily service all clients in the San Gabriel Valley and beyond.  The city of Pasadena, California is no different.  Oftentimes, Pasadena clients don’t believe or realize just how close the city of Alhambra really is.   A Google maps search indicates it’s merely a 13 minute drive of 5 miles, more or less.

My current office is located in the heart of the city of Alhambra, California so that I can easily service all clients in the San Gabriel Valley and beyond.  The city of Pasadena, California is no different.  Oftentimes, Pasadena clients don’t believe or realize just how close the city of Alhambra really is.   A Google maps search indicates it’s merely a 13 minute drive of 5 miles, more or less.

If you’re seeking an alternative option in helping you get caught up on mortgage payments, Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be a helpful solution.  The plan can help you make missed payments to cure the default with your mortgage.  This option has helped a large number of homeowners avoid foreclosure, while making affordable payments.  Chapter 13 [...]

So if you are a tenant renting an apartment, house, condo, or whatever may represent your residence, and you find yourself late on renting or unable to fulfill the lease agreement, be prepared to find yourself facing an eviction, otherwise known as an unlawful detainer action.