Kansas and Missouri Debtors Can Protect Their Retirement in Bankruptcy Filing for bankruptcy can be daunting, especially when you’re worried about the security of your retirement savings. If you’re in Kansas or Missouri, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Here’s what you need to know about protecting your retirement when filing for bankruptcy. Chapter […]
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Kansas Seniors At Risk Of Facing Foreclosure As Defaults on Reverse Mortgages Hit Record Rates In 2007, I was skeptical about reverse mortgages. As the Elder Law Project Manager at a Kansas law firm, I traveled across nine counties and heard countless stories of people losing money—and sometimes their homes—because they were drawn in by
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Friends of JCDS Volunteer Day On Friday we volunteered through the Johnson County Bar Association to help the Friends of JCDS at one of the homes selected to be on their upcoming Homes Tour. It was a beautiful day to be outside doing some yard work! Together with other members of the Bar over 350
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Understanding Poverty in Johnson County, KS I recently read an article in the JOCO – The Johnson County Government Magazine, titled “The truth about poverty in Johnson County.” While as Bankruptcy Attorneys we deal with people every day facing financial problems, this article brings home not only the problem our County is facing but also
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The Means Test looks at your Median Income to determine for which Chapter of Bankruptcy you qualify: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 As of April 1, 2014 the Median Income Levels will change once again. Median income levels are up across the board in both Kansas and Missouri – no foolin’! Due to these changes,
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YES! It is possible — When you are unable to make your monthly payments, Creditor calls are going to happen. First, you will get a letter from your Creditor saying something airy like “Whoops you missed a payment!” Make your payment, plus late fees and all is well. But another month passes without payment and
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Adapting to Changes in Median Income Levels: What It Means for Bankruptcy Filers As of November 1, 2012 the Median Income Levels are back down in Kansas. This comes after the Median Income rise we saw in May 1, 2012. In Missouri, the Median Income change reflects a decrease except for larger families. Despite the
Understanding the Impact of Rising Median Income Levels on Bankruptcy Eligibility Starting May 1, 2012, the Median Income Levels went up in Kansas and Missouri. In addition, the IRS National Standard Deductions changed. If you have been considering filing for Bankruptcy this means that you may be more likely to qualify for a Chapter 7
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