Local : 850-391-2884
Kathryn Hathaway is a board-certified consumer bankruptcy attorney with over 30 years of experience. Together with her professional staff, she helps people in Florida’s Panhandle find long term debt relief, develop estate plans that will benefit them and their loved ones, and more.
Local :
850-391-2884
Kathryn Hathaway is a board-certified consumer bankruptcy attorney with over 30 years of experience. Together with her professional staff, she helps people in Florida’s Panhandle find long term debt relief, develop estate plans that will benefit them and their loved ones, and more.
As you emerge from the bankruptcy process, you may wonder how your current financial status can affect your ability to make major purchases. While buying expensive things might be the last thing on your mind, something like a vehicle may be necessary. For most...
Establishing a spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) can be a smart move for many couples looking to enhance their estate plan. SLATs offer a way to protect assets, provide income for a spouse, and reduce estate taxes, making them a valuable tool in planning for the...
Parents who have multiple children have probably spent decades resolving their conflicts. Children of all ages fight over who gets the last slice of pizza or who broke the vase in the living room. Contentious dynamics can often continue into adulthood. Adult children...
You may think filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is viable when your business faces financial distress. But what about your business partners or co-signers? Understanding how bankruptcy affects them can help you effectively plan and protect their interests. How does...
Blended families face unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. These families often include children from previous relationships, and it is important to ensure to provide fairly for everyone. It is helpful to understand that there are several estate...
Filing for bankruptcy can help individuals eliminate or restructure overwhelming debt, but it also has lasting effects on future borrowing abilities. For those considering Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, understanding how it impacts future medical loans under...
Charitable trusts can play a significant role in reducing tax burdens for those involved in estate planning. These trusts allow individuals to give to charitable causes while securing financial benefits, such as tax deductions and estate tax reductions. Reducing...
When bankruptcy includes a co-signed loan, it can create complications for both parties involved. Understanding how this affects a co-signer is crucial to protecting their financial interests. Responsibility of the co-signer A co-signer agrees to take on...
Remarriage can greatly affect your current estate plan, so it's important to know how these changes might impact your assets and loved ones. When you remarry, your finances, family relationships, and legal responsibilities can change. This means you might need to...
Trusts are among the most valuable and powerful estate planning tools available. There are a variety of different types of trusts that people can create. They can be revocable or irrevocable depending on someone's goals and concerns. They can offer a host of benefits...
