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NCND for funding Real Estate deals in Europe and in NYC

I would be happy to discuss this with you. Typically we charge hourly for such work with an upfront retainer. However, depending on the nature of the transaction with which you need assistance, we may have some flexibility on payment structure.

Am I responsible for the credit card debt of my mother? Do I need to forfeit any of her life insurance?

You are not liable for the debts of your deceased mother and they are not entitled to any of the insurance proceeds paid to you. If the proceeds were paid to her estate then the credit card companies would have a claim, but since you were the beneficiary they cannot get to it.

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Does my spouse have any liability to my credit card debts?

Your spouse is not liable for your credit card debt unless she agrees in writing to be obligated. This can occur in a couple ways if she signs an agreement with teh Credit Card company to do so. Also, if she becomes an additional cardholder on yuor account that agreement may make her liable it depends on what the card agreement provides.

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Where do we start with creating a will and estate planning

Creating an estate plan which typically includes a will, living will, heath care power of attorney, general springing power of attorney (and in some cases a trust) is fairly easy to accomplish. Most attorneys have a simple estate planning questionnaire that allows a client to provide the essential information needed to get the documents prepared. This questionnaire along with a conversation can help map it out. It is vital to have the documents in place to protect you and your family. The...

Bankruptcy lawyer search

This is too good to be true. Chapter 11 proceedings are costly, even for a small business owner or individual. The filing fees alone will eat up most of the quoted cost. Without knowing more about the situation it is hard to give you an estiamte of the real costs, but $1500.00 is completely unrealisitic.