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Disputing Errors on Your Credit Report
Sometimes an individual needs to dispute errors on his/her credit report. This article explains how to submit the report, where and what to mail when...
Organizing Your Estate Plan
Maybe you have signed a will or a trust to create an estate plan. Perhaps you also have a property and/or health care powers of attorney. Good for you!...
Avoiding Financial Hardship After Filing Omaha Bankruptcy
A recent study determined that approximately 52% of Americans are spending more than they earn. However, that’s no real surprise. Few of us have ever...
The Waiting Game: Filing a Second Bankruptcy in Omaha
There’s one thing you can count on—your life will be full of surprises! Unexpected events like a job loss or a serious medical issue can...
A Common Estate Planning Pitfall: Overlooking the Difference between Designated Property and Probate/Trust Property
Many people make the mistake of preparing a Will or Trust, signing these documents, and then closing their estate planning file forever. Your estate plan must be...
Am I Allowed to Sell Property Before Filing Bankruptcy?
The short answer? Yes, you most certainly can. But, you need to keep some things in mind before selling any property within two years of...
What You Can Learn from Abraham Lincoln’s Bankruptcy
Did you know that Abraham Lincoln filed bankruptcy? He was only 24 years old and not yet famous. He and a business partner bought a...
What is a Chapter 7 Discharge? | Nebraska Bankruptcy Lawyer
In Nebraska, a Chapter 7 discharge, also known as a straight or liquidation bankruptcy, is a court order releasing a debtor from all of his...
What You Need to Know About the Meeting of Creditors
The meeting of creditors is a crucial step in the bankruptcy process. This meeting allows creditors to present their claims against the individual filing for...
The Role of a Bankruptcy Trustee
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, nonexempt assets are sold and the funds are used to pay creditors. A trustee is the person who oversees this...
Timeline for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case
A successful Chapter 7 case begins with the filing of the bankruptcy forms and ends with the closing of the case by the court. The...
Turning Property Over to the Bankruptcy Trustee
If you are required to turn your property over to the bankruptcy trustee, it is usually sold and converted to cash. This is used to...