Walden & Pfannenstiel, LLC: Wednesday’s Client – Wins… Alexander Dillon’s Journey Alex turned to our office for help after his wife of 37 year passed away of cancer. The many months of treatment and her proceeding death had taken a toll on Alex emotionally, mentally and financially. He knew he needed help, but didn’t know [...]
Scams Fraud The duped consumer. As of 2022 the Federal Trade Commission reported 2.4 MILLION fraud reports and losses of more than $8.8 billion. You Know Me! The number one scam category: imposter scams. These types of scams involve criminals pretending to be a trusted organization such as a bank, the police or a government [...]
(ADULT) Kids: Living at home -- When is enough, enough? Not a New Question I feel like I’ve written a blog about this in the past. I know it's been the topic of more than one conversation in our office. Yet, an article in a weekly newsletter I follow caught my eye today, “Why do [...]
Can you purchase a home after a bankruptcy filing? Yes, sometimes it is even possible during a Chapter 13 case. How quickly you are able to purchase a home and qualify for a loan is up to the discretion of the lender and the work you put into building your credit. Is buying a home [...]
Student Loan Debt Relief: Feelings vs Facts It’s been one week since Biden announced his Student Loan Debt Plan. What have you been hearing? “I’ll take it, but is it going to affect my life that much? Not in the long run…” ~Amanda Connelly (currently has $85,000 in loans and is getting ready to take [...]
ICYMI: Bankruptcy Filings Take Sharp Drop On August 1, 2022 the US Courts published the following information regarding bankruptcy filings: Personal and business bankruptcy filings took a sharp drop in the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2022, falling 17.7 percent compared with the previous year. According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the [...]
Oxytocin, Serotonin, Dopamine Dogs? Oh, my. Pets. They are cute. They make us laugh with their silly antics. They help us gain a sense of responsibility. They keep us active. They show us unconditional love. What about Mental health? Spending time with your pet is a relaxing, enjoyable way to reduce stress. Some time back I [...]
Economic Depression -- Inflation . . . Start thinking Bankruptcy now, to maximize your options later: If the economy and inflation has put more strain on your ability to pay off debt, filing bankruptcy with our Lenexa law office may be your best option. Don't wait to talk to Your Kansas City Bankruptcy Attorney. People [...]
Bankruptcy - A Chapter 7? A Chapter 13? A Chapter 20? As a consumer, what Chapter of Bankruptcy is right for you? Options are available. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy involves the collection and liquidation of non-exempt assets. The proceeds of the non-exempt assets are distributed to your unsecured creditors. A Trustee will [...]
Has your Drivers License been suspended? Wondering how bankruptcy can help you get it back -- The process will depend on what caused the suspension. The Good News: In 1971 the U. S. Supreme Court in the case of Perez v. Campbell stated under 11 U.S.C. 525(a) of the Bankruptcy Code: "if the debt that caused the [...]
