During these uncertain times, we’re all concerned about our futures. If you’ve been on unemployment, and do not have a job to return to, you may be getting into debt, and thinking about filing bankruptcy. Or, if you have continued to work, or are returning to your...
1. If you are receiving disability benefits: You will continue to receive them, without interruption. However, if you receive a notice from Social Security that contains a response deadline, you must comply with all standard response deadlines unless you can show good...
Lawyers always talk about “reading the fine print” in a contract. We’re all guilty of signing a document at some point in our lives, without fully reading it. With large purchases, such as vehicles, you need to be extra careful, especially due to a growing trend in...
Thanks to public service announcements, most of us are familiar with the warning signs of a stroke: slurred speech, crooked smile, etc. But the warning signs for financial difficulty are usually the “elephant” in the room: no one really talks about it, and you don’t...
Student loans are a hot topic-Forbes calls it a 1.5 trillion dollar “national crisis”. (Forbes, June 2018). New Hampshire’s class of 2016 has the highest average student loan debt per student ($36,367) in the country. As of June, 2018, student loan defaults (more...
No-this isn’t a joke-I’m not suggesting that Fido or Fifi can write up a Will. New Hampshire and Massachusetts, like many other states, allow you to make arrangements for your pets after your death or disability. We just put down our 15 year old dog recently, and I...
It is often unnecessary for veterans, the elderly, and disabled to file for bankruptcy. Federal laws exempt social security disability and retirement benefits, as well as veteran’s benefits, from creditors. In both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and in most states,...
Can I keep a credit card after I file bankruptcy? Unfortunately, the answer is most likely, no. If you file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, (the most commonly filed chapter), then it’s a matter of negotiation between you and the creditor. Debts can be voluntarily “reaffirmed”...
Many people spend sleepless nights debating over whether or not it’s the right time to file bankruptcy. While there’s usually no “perfect” time, at this time of year when we’re all rushing to do our taxes, it’s a good time to evaluate our personal income and debt....
This post explains the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (DPAHC), which is the first part of New Hampshire Advance Directive[1]. The Living Will statute was first adopted in New Hampshire in 1985. It wasn’t until 1991 that the New Hampshire legislature...