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When it comes to being able to pay your bills, there are many people who may find it to be quite difficult. Due to the recession that we all have experienced in the last couple years, it has made paying our bills more difficult than ever before and this alone is cause to think of getting a loan modification.  Read more...

The final resolution of a client’s debt accounts is a day that should be recognized as a new beginning. At the Law Offices of Thomas Kerns McKnight we celebrate the success stories of our clients who have completed our debt settlement program. But life has the ability to surprise us with new challenges at any time. If circumstances arise that could not have been anticipated and that force you to re-evaluate your financial commitment to the program, you can rest assured knowing that you are with a firm flexible enough to handle such situations. Read more...

It is in your best interest to explore other debt relief options before making the decision to file for bankruptcy. The Law Offices of Thomas Kerns McKnight can provide you with additional information regarding debt negotiation where our attorneys would negotiate your debts with your credit card companies and agree to settle for less than what you currently owe. Read more...

Although it is not necessary to hire an attorney or law firm to assist with obtaining a loan modification, it is definitely wise to do so. Most homeowners are not experts in seeking loan modifications. Most importantly, a loan modification can save your home, your credit, and ease any financial struggles you are currently dealing with. With that in mind, it is important to have our expert negotiators help you obtain a loan modification to save your home. Read more...

As a nationwide, full service consumer advocacy law firm, the Law Offices of Thomas Kerns McKnight offers an unparalleled level of personalized service. As your matter progresses, our principal focus remains squarely on you. It is our fundamental belief that a well informed client has the greatest opportunity to achieve a superior resolution. Upon your enrollment, a devoted case manager takes personal responsibility for ensuring that you are continuously informed and have access to everything required to make educated decisions regarding potential settlement of your accounts. Read more...

Our attorneys can help.

Every day, the bankruptcy attorneys at Thomas Kerns McKnight LLP help individuals and families throughout the United States to obtain relief from crushing consumer debt through a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition. Read more...

A traditional loan modification with a non-Government Sponsored Enterprise is where homeowners work directly with the lender to modify the terms of their home loan.  You may be an ideal candidate if you are experiencing one or more of the following:

Behind on mortgage payments Adjustable mortgage rate Read more...

At The Law Offices of Thomas Kerns McKnight, we’re not here to judge you, we’re here to help you. We understand that, even as consumer debt approaches $2.5 trillion in the United States, there are no two individual situations that can be handled identically. The staff of dedicated case managers and attorneys at the Law Offices considers your unique financial circumstances at every stage of your representation. Read more...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is best suited for individuals who wish to discharge their unsecured debt and find themselves with no disposable monthly income at the end of the month to pay their creditors.  Read more...

HAMP is a government program that offers a wide variety of loan modification options. To be eligible, you must:

Reside in the home Have an unpaid principle balance that is equal Read more...

A Firm You Can Trust

In difficult financial times, it can often feel as though you have very little control over your situation. What you can control, however, is who you choose to put your faith in for resolution. When you trust the attorneys at TKM, you are relying on the nearly 40 years experience of founder Thomas K. McKnight, a former United States Marine, White House Staff Attorney, and renowned expert in the fields of debt forensics, finance, and bankruptcy law.

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Bankruptcy News

First Meeting of Creditors

First Meeting of Creditors
Under the Bankruptcy Code, the United States Trustee must convene and preside at a meeting of creditors, which is often referred to as the Section 341 meeting. This must occur within a reasonable time...
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Compensation for Professionals

Compensation for Professionals
The Bankruptcy Code provides the statutory authority for compensating the services and reimbursing the expenses of officers of the estate. These claims are afforded first priority in the distribution of...
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Chapter 13 Eligibility

Chapter 13 Eligibility
Only individuals may file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Corporations and partnerships may not file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Any individual, even if self-employed or operating an unincorporated business,...
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Chapter 12 Hardship Discharge

Chapter 12 Hardship Discharge
A family farmer may be excused from completing payments under a plan of reorganization if payments under the plan are not completed due to circumstances for which the family farmer cannot be held accountable...
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Bankruptcy During Divorce

Bankruptcy During Divorce
Problems may result from the conflict of interests between domestic relations courts and bankruptcy courts when a couple files for bankruptcy during a divorce. The conflict arises because of the differing...
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Trust and Estates News

Wills

Wills
The easiest way to make sure that a person's property is distributed after his death in keeping with his wishes is for him to prepare a will. A will is a legal document that explains where a person wants...
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Letters of Instruction

Letters of Instruction
Your will should not mention each one of your possessions because their value and nature change as time goes on. Revising your will upon every change would be both inconvenient and costly. Instead, your...
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Failing to Make and Leave a Will

Failing to Make and Leave a Will
Although estimates vary, it's pretty safe to say that more than 50 percent of the people who could make and leave a will fail to do so. The people who fail to make and leave a will include many people...
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Beneficiaries -- Issues in Choosing Professional Advisers

Beneficiaries -- Issues in Choosing Professional Advisers
A beneficiary should ask himself whether he wants to (or can) tend to the estate himself or whether he would rather delegate the responsibility to someone else. The larger the inheritance, the more likely...
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