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Probate, the administration of an estate following an individual’s death, is handled differently in Texas than most of the rest of the country. The state has two kinds of formal probate. One is a procedure, called independent administration. The other is a...
In 2016 alone, the United States saw 770,946 personal bankruptcy filings. Although there are many reasons a person may file for bankruptcy, medical debt continues to be a leading cause of this debt relief option in Texas and across the country. Contrary to...
Many people considering filing for bankruptcy are unfamiliar with the multiple "types" available for personal filers. More people filing for personal bankruptcy in Texas will fall into the category of Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. It is a good idea for...
One of the most well-known consequences of filing for bankruptcy is the mark on a credit report. Texas individuals may worry about access to credit following a bankruptcy filing, as a lower credit score can impact the ability to qualify for a loan. However, while...
Those holding debt in many different places often struggle with deciding who to pay off first. This is especially true when facing credit card debt from multiple Texas credit card companies, juggling the many balances owing with factors like interest rate. On top...
It's a fallacy that creating a will is difficult, complicated and overwhelming, but many people don't seem to want to address this issue because it also touches upon their mortality. Many think they will live forever, or put off estate planning for another day because...
One of the most difficult outcomes of filing for personal bankruptcy is the impact on one's credit report. People in Texas who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy may wonder what their next steps should be to rebuild credit and regain control of their financial lives....
When debts are not repaid, people run the risk of their accounts being sent to collections. Many people in Texas who are getting collections calls due to credit card debt or other outstanding balances may wonder about the best course of action when facing these...
Many people consider bankruptcy as something businesses do when facing financial trouble, rather than an option for individuals. Yet many people in Texas and throughout the United States file for personal bankruptcy, typically Chapter 13 and Chapter 7...
There are many conversations about how to live with debt, but what about dying with it? Many Texas residents have questions and misconceptions about when happens to their credit card debt after they pass away. With the average American holding $62,000 in debt,...