Article by: Georgette Miller, Attorney No one wants to spend longer making mortgage payments than they have to. The obvious way to pay off a mortgage faster is to get a shorter-term loan, like a 15-year instead of a 30-year. But on a $300,000 home purchase with 10 percent down, you’ll pay about $620 […]
Article by Georgette Miller, Attorney HOW WILL BANKRUPTCY AFFECT JOINT ACCOUNTS AND COSIGNERS? Filing for bankruptcy is a difficult decision, but there are cases where it is the only option to get out from under debt that may be causing stress, fear and even health problems. In most cases, only the person who files bankruptcy is […]
Who Is Legally Responsible for Credit Card Debt After Death? Article by Georgette Miller, Attorney When a loved one passes away, it is a difficult time with many decisions that must be made related to funerals, burial and disposing of their belongings. When creditors begin to call to collect on the deceased person’s debts, the loss of […]
7 Myths About Bankruptcy Everyone Thinks is True By Georgette Miller, Attorney When you are faced with mounting debt, dealing with collection calls and struggling to make ends meet, bankruptcy is one of the best ways to get a financial fresh start. Yet, many people resist filing for bankruptcy due to many of the […]
4 Signs That You Should Consider Bankruptcy Article by Georgette Miller, Attorney Even the best budgeter and financial planner can suffer financial difficulties. Sudden job loss or an unexpected illness can destroy even the best-planned budget. You can fall behind on your bills, be dealing with collection calls that border on harassment and are not sure what […]
Article by Georgette Miller, Attorney at Law Click HERE for more on Bankruptcy or for a Free Consultation Can you be forced to file for bankruptcy? Nearly all bankruptcy cases involving consumers are voluntary. In these cases, the consumer decides for himself or herself that filing for bankruptcy is the right choice for him or her. Voluntary bankruptcy […]
The 40 Year Old Study That (Should Have) Changed Nursing Home Culture Forever In 2014, the Centers For Disease Control reported that 1.4 million Americans lived in United States nursing homes. Of these, 40 percent have some level of depression, according to the American Geriatrics Society. This depression can be caused by a range of factors […]
Article by Georgette Miller, Attorney at Law Click HERE for more on Bankruptcy or for a Free Consultation 3 Tips to Avoid Bankruptcy Scams If you are considering bankruptcy, you are already stressed, frightened and confused as to what your next steps should be. The last thing you want to do is to become a victim of a […]
Article by Georgette Miller, Attorney at Law Click HERE for more on Bankruptcy or for a Free Consultation 3 Tips to Avoid Bankruptcy Scams If you are considering bankruptcy, you are already stressed, frightened and confused as to what your next steps should be. The last thing you want to do is to become a victim of a […]
Article by Georgette Miller, Attorney at Law Click HERE for more on Bankruptcy or for a Free Consultation What You Should Avoid Before Filing Bankruptcy Once you have made the decision to file bankruptcy, you may feel relief in the understanding that you can make a fresh start. You know that the collection calls will stop and that […]
This sermon was preached on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church, 1112 N Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005
Physical and emotional abuse as well as neglect are shockingly common in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Sadly, a report prepared by the Special Investigations Division of the House Government Reform Committee indicates that as many as one in three nursing home residents are neglected or abused. Abuse varies significantly from one situation to the next, […]