You Just Signed Your Will, So What Now?
You made a good decision in preparing and signing your Will. But is a Will the end-all, cure-all to make your assets pass to your beneficiaries as quickly as possible after you die? Many people believe…
Benefits of Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A chapter 7 bankruptcy is one option to help you start rebuilding a financial future free from debt. Chapter 7 is usually the best option for those with only a few assets, a large amount of…
Steps to Rebuilding Your Credit After Filing Bankruptcy
What do you do after filing bankruptcy? You, Press on Regardless! But sometimes you need credit to keep going. While a bankruptcy makes it harder to be approved for loans, it’s not impossible. Especially if you…
Florida’s Record Unemployed Remain Unpaid. Is Bankruptcy on your Horizon?
Florida’s Record Unemployed Remain Unpaid. Is Bankruptcy on your Horizon? The personal decision to file for bankruptcy may be complicated; however, it may be the only option. Is bankruptcy now on the horizon for many who…
Wills and Estate Planning – On a Lot of People’s Minds Today
Wills and Estate Planning – On a Lot of People’s Minds Today Due to recent events regarding Coronavirus or Covid-19, I’m receiving an increase in inquiries into one area of my practice, Wills and Estate Planning.…
Coronavirus. Don’t Panic. Press on Regardless!
Coronavirus. Don’t Panic. Press on Regardless! Scary economic times arrived, just when you thought everything was great and going your way only a few weeks ago. A sudden viral outbreak turned into a worldwide pandemic. We…
Signs You May Be On Your Way To Bankruptcy Court
For many, bankruptcy is a scary word. Most people don’t even like to consider the possibility that bankruptcy may be their best, if not their only, alternative. In this day and age, having some amount of…
The Importance of Wills and Estate Planning
Spoiler alert: We’re all going to expire one day. Death is a fact of life. Knowing this, we should all start putting plans into action to manage and distribute our leftover finances and assets after we…
Student Loan Debt: What You Should Know
Take a look at the recent headlines in the news about a student loan debt crisis. Many politicians are talking about what to do with an overwhelming amount of student loan debt, which now totals over…
Medical Debt After Death
Medical Debt After Death It’s natural to worry when a loved one has died, and you start to realize that the medical and credit card bills have piled up. Are you responsible for paying them? In…
Wills and Estate Planning – The Last Thing On Your Mind During The Holidays
Holiday decorations popped up in the big box stores, gosh, more than a month ago now. So now we naturally shift gear and start thinking about decorating, buying gifts, planning menus, and parties. So, what would…
College Football, Bankruptcy and a Fresh Start
College Football, Bankruptcy, and a Fresh Start The 2018 college football season is in high gear, exploding out of college football stadiums and onto our television screens with many exciting games. Go Gators! Okay, as a…
4th of July and Bankruptcy – Revisited
July 4th and Bankruptcy Revisited The July 4th holiday is a time for celebration. Please stay safe and enjoy the festivities responsibly. This time of year, we think a lot about the founding of the United…
Bankruptcy and the 4th of July? Yes, there is a connection.
July 4th and Bankruptcy Revisited The July 4th holiday is a time for celebration. Please stay safe and enjoy the festivities responsibly. This time of year, we think a lot about the founding of the United…
What Not To Do Before Filing Bankruptcy; Talk To A Bankruptcy Attorney Before You Do!
What not to do before filing bankruptcy; Talk to a bankruptcy attorney before you do! Recently, I met with a potential bankruptcy client who I hope to see again next year. A couple of months before…
Bankruptcy – Frequently Asked Questions
Bankruptcy – Frequently Asked Questions As the economy heats up, as the increase in consumer credit spikes across the board with record increases in revolving debt, automobile debt, and student loan debt, the stress levels among…
The End of March Madness?
The End of March Madness? March Madness has ended this year for the NCAA Men’s and Women’s basketball tournaments. But for many individuals, the madness continues long beyond the end of March. Instead of worrying about…
Five Signs You Might Need to Talk with a Bankruptcy Attorney
Press on Regardless! Five Signs You Might Need to Talk with a Bankruptcy Attorney Tampa bankruptcy court is a federal court in the Middle District of Florida which runs from Jacksonville in the north, through Orlando,…
Will 2018 be an excellent year for you? Your best bet, stay healthy!
Will 2018 be an excellent year for you? Your best bet, stay healthy! I hope everyone is having a great start to the new year, and now is a perfect time to take a moment to…
Bankruptcy and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future
Bankruptcy and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future: “A holiday message from the Law Office of M. Eric Barksdale…” It only took 27 years into my professional law career to pen these words. For…
