Here is a link to my Linked-in profile. Linked-in is a useful tool to make connections andd stay on top of developments in your field. Feel free to connect with me! http://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljwinter?trk=shareTw Daniel J. Winter Law Offices of Daniel J. Winter 53 W. Jackson Boulevard
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Can a Bankruptcy Court Take Property Even Though it is Owned by Multiple People?
Here is the Question: I live in Illinois and have property in canada. I own it with my 2 brothers, sister, and dad. Asked about 1 hour ago – Joliet, IL I may have to file bankruptcy in 2 years when I retire. Can they
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Another Fiscal Cliff? Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act Set to Expire January 1st, 2013.
You would have to be living in a cave not to have heard about the “Fiscal Cliff” that will happen if Congress doesn’t come up with a financial deal by the end of the year. But another law is set to expire which is almost
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Will my mother’s social security income count on means test?
This is my answer on avvo: http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/will-my-mothers-social-security-income-count-as-pa-999649.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=janrain&utm_content=dwinterlaw
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Updated Intro Video- Bankruptcy Law Chicago
Take a look at The Law Offices of Daniel J. Winter Bankruptcy Law Chicago- we can help you with foreclosure problems, debt problems, and give you peace of mind.
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Which is Better, Short Sale or Foreclosure after Bankruptcy?
This has been a nagging question for many people faced with a house that is “under water” (not literally, though unfortunately some homes have been literally under water due to Hurricane Sandy recently). By “under water” I mean that more is owed on the home
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Problems with HAMP Program—Class Action filed against Wells Fargo
This is a familiar problem for many homeowners trying to modify their loans. They call the lender and the lender says that in order to modify their loan, they need to be behind in their payments. This happened too many times, and many of my
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Student Loans– A Looming Crisis
As the Presidential campaign hits the stretch run, both candidates are talking about their plans to help students and parents deal with the ever-increasing student loan problems. In August, the candidates expressed their opinions: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/22/mitt-romney-obama-student-loan-debt_n_1820062.html No matter who wins the election, student loan debt is
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Tax Exemption on Forgiven Debt for Mortgages About to Expire
If you are like most homeowners struggling to keep up with your mortgage payments, you are looking for ways to lower the payment. If that doesn’t work, and someone owes much more than the house is now worth, people then look to give the house
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Study Faults Servicers Mortgage Modification Program Failures
No surprise here– if you are one of the millions of Americans who tried to modify your loan in the HAMP program (Home Affordable Modification Program) in the last 3 years of this program, you would have experienced this. The program promised much and delivered
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