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HSBC Loses at Summary Judgment In Broward County, Florida

HSBC’s Motion for Summary Judgment and allows homeowner Socorro Hernandez to continue to defend the foreclosure filed against her.

Florida Fair Lending Act

The Florida Fair Lending Act, Chapter 494, Florida Statutes, prohibits predatory tactics on high cost home loans

Drafting Workout Agreements

Workout agreements have to address a number of bankruptcy and foreclosure issues, as well as transactional ones. Many workout agreements don't address all of the consequences of what liabilities and procedures apply if the workout fails.

Buying Assets Out of a Bankrutpcy Estate

You can buy even a lawsuit that the debtor has against you. Bidding and approval procedures are unique to bankruptcy. Bidding non-cash.

Unique Aspects of LLC's and their Members in Bankrutpcy

LLC's are treated more like corporations in bankruptcy, but not entirely so. Charging liens and other types of collection vehicles affect LLC's and their members differently,

Title Problems that Only a Bankruptcy Court Can Solve

Only the unique powers of a bankruptcy court can solve some title problems.

Gastric Bypass Surgery Malpractice

It is important for people to understand that all surgeries carry risks and gastric bypass surgery is a major abdominal procedure. If a medical mistake is made by the surgeon or medical personnel, the patient may suffer serious injuries or even die.

The Dangers Of Estate Plan Of Jointly Titling Bank Accounts With A Child

That practice is putting their name on a bank account with their child or what is also known as having the bank account titled jointly.There are reasons to title a bank account jointly with a child that would convince someone that this would be a good idea.

DEDUCTING THE COST OF LIFE IN A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

It is important to understand the deductability of the costs and expenses associated with living in a retirement facility.

Sharing Information With Your Estate Planning Attorney

There will come a point when the conversation with your estate planning attorney may get uncomfortable or personal and you feel that you should not reveal everything and hold some information back.

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