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Law Office of Robert L. Firth May 4, 2020

Protecting Your Pandemic Relief Payment from Your Bank

If you owe money to the bank or credit union where your $1,200 relief payment is being deposited, can it take that money to pay itself first?

Law Office of Robert L. Firth April 27, 2020

Protecting Your Pandemic Relief Payment from Creditors

Your $1,200 or so coronavirus relief payment is subject to seizure by your creditors, if they have a garnishment order on your bank account.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth April 20, 2020

Student Loan Changes in the CARES Act

The recent coronavirus relief law includes help for some student loan borrowers—suspending payments, interest, collections, credit reporting.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth April 15, 2020

What Do I Need to Know About an Advanced Health Care Directive?

What is an advanced health care directive? Do I need one? These are frequently asked questions that our firm hears often. Below, our Cathedral City estate planning lawyer clears up some common misconceptions about advanced health care directives (ADHD).

Law Office of Robert L. Firth April 13, 2020

Consumer Bankruptcy Changes in the CARES Act

The massive $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief law also includes some legal relief for both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer debtors.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth April 6, 2020

Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act

The greatly enhanced unemployment benefits mean much more money each week, for longer, for many more kinds of workers, and for many others.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth March 30, 2020

$1,200 Coming Soon to Most U.S. Adults

The huge emergency coronavirus law will provide, “as rapidly as possible,” over 80 percent of American adults with money, many getting $1,200.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth March 26, 2020

Can a Durable Power of Attorney Help You?

No one likes thinking about death or incapacity. Yet, preparing a solid estate plan now can help ease some of the burdens later. An estate plan should include various documents, including a general power of attorney.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth March 23, 2020

Tax Filing and Payment Extended to July 15

The federal April 15, 2020 tax filing and payment deadlines have been postponed to July 15, 2020. Also, no interest or penalties accrue.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth March 16, 2020

Priority Debt for Intoxicated Driving

If you injured someone by unlawfully driving while intoxicated, the resulting personal injury debt would be a priority debt in bankruptcy.

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