Having a Power of Attorney not only ensures someone you trust will be in charge of important life decisions, but the benefits of a Power of Attorney includes everything from paying bills to monitoring your healthcare decisions if you are unable to do so. A Power of...
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When Should You File For Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy can be a difficult and overwhelming decision. There are two types or “chapters” individuals can apply for; chapters 7 and 13. In a chapter 7 bankruptcy, almost all debt is erased, this does not include certain taxes, student loans, secured debt or child...
Can Probate Be Avoided?
Probate is intended to divide your property and assets according to who you designate it to, but it can be a daunting and imperfect process. After a person has passed away, probate is the legal procedure that is settled in a probate court regarding an estate. Avoiding...
How Does A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Work?
The one main question we get when people call in about bankruptcy is, how does bankruptcy work? If you are facing financial challenges, you may have thought about bankruptcy, but you do not know where to start. Unlike a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, where most debts are...
Can Life Insurance Proceeds Be Taken By Creditors?
If you have debts, you may be wondering whether your creditors could claim your life insurance proceeds after you die. In most cases, life insurance proceeds will pass exempt from the insured person's creditors, but there are a couple of exceptions. When you have a...
What Is A Guardianship?
Many times there can be confusion about what a guardianship is and how it works. A guardian is a person or agency appointed by the guardianship Court, who is designated to act for someone who is incapacitated. Limited Guardianships can be established for people who...
Filing For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
For most filers, the list of documents needed and the bankruptcy paperwork itself can seem stressful and confusing. Here at DAL Law Firm, you can rest assured that nothing is missed and that you will have a smooth filing. It is best to meet with an attorney who can...
Overview Of The Probate Process
At DAL Law Firm, we provide counsel to individuals throughout King County who have questions or concerns about administering the estate of a loved one. We provide every client with a high level of personal service and attention. When you retain our firm to assist you,...
Keeping Your Home When Filing For Bankruptcy
Many times, when we meet with clients regarding bankruptcy, they come in with many preconceived notions about bankruptcy. One of the most common we hear is that people think that they will lose their home just because they’ve filed for bankruptcy. But that’s not true....
Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Contrary to popular belief, estate plans are not just for wealthy people. Most people have at least one thing of value -- such as money in bank account, a car, a home. The reality is that many people could benefit from having an estate plan in place. Not only can it...
