Latest Blog Posts
Our attorneys share their insights and provide guidance on topics related to injury claims and bankruptcy in these blog posts. Stay informed of important issues that may affect you if you are struggling to get out of debt, or have been injured in a catastrophic accident, by reading our blog posts.
How to Determine Your Vehicle’s Market Value
I. When filing bankruptcy, you are required to list what you own and what it’s worth – “market value” A. “Vehicle market value” is the...
How Can I Stop Collection Calls at Work?
A request that a creditor or collection agency cease calls at work can be verbal or written. Here is the general rule: If you want...
Hold On…To Your Home Equity
Home ownership. It’s part of the Great American Dream. There’s nothing quite like the excitement when you are handed the keys to your new home....
Got a HCPOA? (Hint: Only 1 in 3 people have one)
HCPOA is the common acronym for Health Care Power of Attorney. This is a written document granting another person authority to make medical decisions for you. It can...
Five Common Nebraska Bankruptcy Myths
Filing for bankruptcy in Nebraska is already a stressful situation. You are not only trying the best you can to move forward, but you are...
Erase the Lien From Your Home or Car in Bankruptcy (Without Paying the Debt!)
Bankruptcy always discharges unsecured debt such as credit cards, medical bills, and payday loans. However, “liens” usually survive bankruptcy. So, you ask, “What the heck...
Debt Settlers Beware
If you decide to debt settle rather than file bankruptcy, you need to be aware of a loophole in the law. You have probably heard...
Collection Agency Call Logs
Steffens Law Accident Injury Lawyers provides clients with call log sheets for a couple of different reasons. Please call us for a call log at (308) 872-8327. ...
Changes in Nebraska Bankruptcy Means Test Income Limits
I. Our blog report from February 3, 2014 (What is the Bankruptcy “Means Test”) explained the bankruptcy means test. A. In November,...
Can My Creditors Sue a Co-Signer?
In some cases, in order to have a loan approved, you will need a co-signer. This is a person who will agree to be responsible...
Can a Creditor or Collection Agency Contact me at Work?
Many of our clients experience debt collection calls at their place of employment. This blog post will discuss when a creditor or third party collection...
Can I Be Thrown in Jail Because of My Debts?
No, fortunately. A person cannot be thrown in jail just for having unpaid bills, loans, or credit card debt. But, if a Nebraska debtor has...