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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...
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. ...
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...
Buckle Up – For Yourself, Your Family & Your Case
My first job out of law school was with the Adams County Attorney’s office in Hastings, Nebraska. While the courtroom experience was invaluable, the coroner...
Been Sued by a Collection Agency? (Now What?)
Once you get over the shock of being sued, there are steps you can, and should, take to protect yourself. Every defendant (that’s you) has the right to file...
Avoid the “Payday Loan” Trap
“Payday loans” are short-term, high interest loans that take a heavy toll on the unsuspecting, and should be avoided. The main problem is the sinister combination of upfront fees and interest rates...
Are There Student Loan Debt Payment Options? Yes – Usually
Student loan debt has become a hot topic for a couple of reasons. First, it impacts the financial welfare of many students and their families....
7 Steps To Improve Your Credit Score
Damaged credit can be both stressful and costly—but it can be repaired. As hopeless as your situation may seem, there are steps you can take to improve your credit score...
10 Tips to Guard Against ID Theft
It is estimated that as many as 16 million households fell victim to identity theft in 2012. This type of theft is the fastest growing financial crime in the...