What Happens If Your Car Gets Repossessed? If you lease or finance a car, truck, or other vehicle, your creditor maintains legal rights on that vehicle until it’s paid off. Under Georgia law, if you fail to make your payments on time or default on other legal obligations, the creditor has the right to repossess…
Bankruptcy Expert Michael Burrow Weighs In On Major Announcement From Consumer Credit-Reporting Firms Three of the largest consumer credit-reporting companies are removing medical debt from their customer’s credit reports. Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion recently made the collective decision to change their reporting. Beginning in July, the three companies will remove nearly 70% of paid medical…
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do? A personal injury attorney provides legal representation to a plaintiff who has suffered a physical and psychological injury due to someone else’s actions or negligence. Personal injury attorneys explain a person’s legal rights and possible compensation. They advocate for their clients and represent them during legal proceedings. What…
The Cost of Carrying Credit Card Debt Will Increase in 2022 If you’re one of the millions of US consumers who are using their credit cards to cover their purchases – be prepared for an interest hike. During the pandemic, credit card holders paid off $83 million in debt, thanks to government stimulus checks and…
How to Get a Real, Live IRS Representative on the Phone It’s that time of year again, where we start to gather our financial forms and receipts and begin working on our tax returns. But what do you do if you have a question about filing your income taxes? For example, what if you need…
What is the Difference Between a Mortgage Loan Modification versus a Mortgage Refinance? If you’re a homeowner whose mortgage payments have become more expensive than you’d like them to be, there are a couple of ways of taking those payments down to a more affordable level. The most common options are loan modification or refinancing….
Mortgage Loan Modification Requirements If you’re a homeowner who is experiencing a financial hardship, it can be a challenge to stay current on your mortgage loan. With a mortgage loan modification, your lender can adjust the original terms of your home loan in order to make the mortgage payments easier or more affordable. There are,…
What is a Mortgage Loan Modification? Owning a home can be challenging, especially when it comes to your finances. If you are a homeowner who is struggling to make your mortgage payments, your lender may be able to offer you something called a mortgage loan modification. Definition of a Mortgage Loan Modification A mortgage loan…
How to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Georgia Losing a loved one is a traumatic experience. If you are grieving the sudden loss of a spouse, child, or parent, filing a lawsuit is probably the last thing on your mind. However, Georgia law does allow surviving family members to sue if their loved ones…
You may have heard the phrase that “filing bankruptcy is a matter of public record.” What exactly does that mean? If you file for bankruptcy, can people access your personal, financial information? In Burrow & Associates’ latest blog, we’re explaining the term public record and what it means for your bankruptcy case. What is Considered…
