No one likes to be reminded of a debt they owe. We’d rather forget about it, or at least put it off until we have the money to pay it without ignoring our other monthly expenses. It can feel like we are being harassed and abused, even if we aren’t. But some creditors...
In Texas, if I don’t have a will, what happens to my property when I die? When someone dies in Texas without a will, the property owned by the decedent, who is also referred to as an “intestate,” will be distributed in accordance with the laws of intestacy. All of the...
The United States Bankruptcy Code generally seeks to provide debtors with a “fresh start” and “a new opportunity in life with a clear field for future effort, unhampered by the pressure and discouragement of pre-existing debt.” See Alibatya v. New York Univ. (In re...
Getting a divorce can be stressful. One of the things you might be most worried about is who gets to keep what, and who makes the decision? First, it’s important to note that if you and your spouse can agree on how to divide your property, things will go smoothly. In...
