Section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code requires all debtors to appear at a Creditors’ Meeting as one of the first steps in their case. The purpose of the meeting is to give creditors and the Trustee the opportunity to question the debtor about the information included in their statements and schedules as well as determine the debtor’s intentions.
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Differences Between Medicare and Medicaid
Whereas both government-funded programs cover medical costs, eligibility for both depends on different criteria. While Medicare is typically reliant on age, Medicaid eligibility is dependent on income.
What Do Elder Law Lawyers Do?
With 57.8 million adults 65 years of age and older, elder law is an evolving field of practice. In broad terms, elder law encompasses offering legal guidance to senior adults and planning for special needs persons.
Attorney Aaron Martin Secures Order Protecting Public’s Right to View Evidence in Federal Case
Attorney Aaron Martin of the Harrisburg law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside recently secured a court order requiring the public filing of evidence in a civil rights lawsuit brought by a client. Martin’s client is a private citizen who is suing a police officer employed by the City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
What is a Power of Attorney?
When discussing estate planning, most people think of drafting a will or trust. However, part of estate planning involves planning while you are still alive. For an estate plan to be complete, you should execute a power of attorney.
Can you lose your professional license from a complaint in Pennsylvania?
When your professional license is at risk in Pennsylvania—whether due to a misunderstanding, a false allegation, or a lapse in judgment—it’s essential to understand the gravity of the situation. A single complaint could potentially undo everything you’ve worked for.
What Should I Do After My Bicycle Accident?
You are enjoying a pleasant bicycle ride when all of a sudden, a motorist strikes you. You stand up, notice that your thighs are bruised, your knees are scraped, and that you have a large cut on your cheek. Otherwise, you appear to be fine.
What Information Do You Exchange After a Crash?
A car crash can happen in the blink of an eye. One moment, you may be waiting at a stop light, with seemingly the next moment having paramedics standing over you checking for injuries.
Who is Liable for a Pile Up Accident on a Freeway?
Even if you take every precaution behind the wheel, you may still be injured in a pileup accident at some point. While a pileup accident is a major inconvenience for others on the road, it may result in severe injuries for those involved.
What Should I Do If Someone Hits Me Who is Underinsured?
There are over 9.1 million licensed drivers in Pennsylvania, with an estimated 7.6 percent of those motorists driving uninsured. Although a troubling figure, thousands more drive underinsured. Underinsured drivers are a cause for concern, resulting in injured motorists not having access to the compensation they deserve.
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