Best Probate Attorneys in Auburn, WA

No. We lay out all of our fees for you at the initial consultation and there should be no fees that you are not aware of. We try to do our cases on an affordable flat fee basis. There are fees that you have to pay that are not attorney's fees, such as a court filing fee, but we explain those fees, how to pay them and when they need to be paid, so there are no surprises in this process.

No. You can keep your Bank account, but we do recommend that you only do business with banks that you do not owe money to, so if your checking/savings account is with the same bank that you have a credit card or personal loan with, we advise you to start banking somewhere else. Also, if you discharge a loan with a bank that has a checking/savings account with you, they may close the account themselves, which is one more reason to find a bank that you do not have a prior debtor/creditor relationship with. If you do not owe your bank any money then you will likely be able to keep your bank account during and after the Bankruptcy case.

Typically, a Bankruptcy case is viewable for ten (10) years or more on your credit report, but the real issue is how long will your credit score be affected. Most people's credit score improves significantly after filing for Bankruptcy, and many people are able to finance cars, and homes within a few years of the completion of the Bankruptcy. Please keep in mind that your Bankruptcy is only one factor in successfully obtaining credit. You need to have a good record of on time payments, a consistent residency, and a good steady job in order to obtain the types of credit that most people want after Bankruptcy.

Yes. You will have to go to court. One of our attorneys will be with you the entire time and we will endeavor to make your court appearance go as smoothly as possible.

Technically yes, but the problem is that collection agencies are notorious for violating the rules of conduct with respect to fair collection practices. If you hire our firm we will tell you what to say to your creditors if they call you and we will have you direct their calls to us. Unfortunately, some creditors will not take you seriously until the Bankruptcy is filed. Once a Bankruptcy is filed, ALL creditor contact and harassment will stop. So it is imperative to file the case to truly stop the collection activity and creditor harassment.