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Medical debt is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy, according to a recent CNBC report. It is estimated that approximately 643,000 Americans go bankrupt each year due to their medical bills. It can only take one medical crisis for your entire financial situation to implode, leaving you feeling powerless to the bills and collection …
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Designates the Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards Orlando, FL – (October 30, 2018) Attorney Walter F. Benenati of the Orlando-based Benenati Law Firm has received the preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for 2019, joining a select group of lawyers recognized for their legal ability and professional ethical standards. “It is …
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Orlando, FL – (October 30, 2018) Attorney Walter F. Benenati of the Orlando-based Benenati Law Firm has been rated one of the TOP 3 bankruptcy lawyers in Orlando by Three Best Rated® “It is an honor to have received this award,” said Walter Benenati. “My mission in creating the Benenati Law Firm has always been …
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If you have been involved in an auto accident and sued by the other driver’s insurance company, if a judgement is entered against you that you are unable to pay, the insurance company’s attorney can request that the Florida Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) suspend your license. The loss of your license can result in …
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Medical debt presents a major problem for individuals and families across the country and is the number one reason people file for bankruptcy. All it takes is one major medical crisis or trip to the emergency room to be hit with thousands of dollars in medical bills. Dealing with overwhelming medical debt while trying to …
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A federal court recently issued a ruling that could affect borrowers’ abilities to receive relief from their student loan debt. The Department of Education and Secretary Betsy DeVos were found guilty of improperly holding up and implementing a rule that would give student loan borrowers relief from their payments. The lawsuit was brought by attorneys …
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Understanding Florida’s Bankruptcy Exemptions When I filed bankruptcy back in 2008, I was so glad I did not listen to people that tried to scare me about filing bankruptcy or debt settlement scams on the web that warned me that it was the worst thing to do. Were they ever wrong! One of the main …
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Bankruptcy Booms Among the Elderly Bankruptcy is quickly becoming a reality for a number of Americans 65 years of age and older. In fact, they are three times more likely to file for bankruptcy now than this same age demographic did in 1991. With the exorbitant costs of healthcare, pensions disappearing and social security not …
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Differences in spending habits and money disagreements are one of the top reasons people file for divorce. And for many people, divorce is one of the main reasons they end up filing for bankruptcy, oftentimes due to the additional expenses such as child support, alimony and now having to maintain a household on a single …
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When it comes to debt, how old is too old to file a collection lawsuit? Not all debts must be paid, especially those that are past a certain age. It is important to understand your rights as a consumer when it comes to old and expired debt. The Statute of Limitations on Debt If your …
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