Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from September 4th, 2013 in which Jeffrey J. Whitehead, Esq. discusses the costs of probate (1:30)(4:15), estate planning (3:00)(17:30), forming a trust (7:30), changing an estate plan (13:20), a trust as a contingent beneficiary (15:45), contesting a trust (18:30), successor trustees (24:30), POD viagra lawsuits won in court […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from June 20th, 2012 in which Managing Partner, Tisha Black Chernine, Esq., hosts special guest, Randy M. Creighton, Esq., a bankruptcy attorney practicing at Black & LoBello. Mrs. Black Chernine and Mr. Creighton discuss the meeting of the creditors or 341 meeting (2:30), documents required at the 341 meeting (8:30), […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from April 4th, 2012. Christopher Phillips, Esq., who practices Probate, hosts with guest lawyer Andras Babero, Esq., who practices in Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law from the law firm Black & LoBello in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Babero and Mr. Phillips discuss AB 284 and how lenders could avoid its requirements […]
Chris Phillips talks Trusts on KLAV AM 1230
Click here to listen to Mr. Phillips talk about how different types of trusts can be used to protect your assets as well as other methods used to transfer assets in case of death or disability.
Distinct Nevada Laws Concerning Deeds of Trust & Foreclosure
Nevada requires that a deed of trust be used to secure a real estate loan. Although commonly referred to as a mortgage, a deed of trust has significant differences from a mortgage. In addition, states using deeds of trust differ among themselves in their requirements. All mortgages are two-party instruments between the lender and the borrower. […]
Fannie Mae to Monitor Loan Servicers
Fannie Mae announced this week that it will begin monitoring all delinquent loans in its portfolios and backed-securities to guarantee that servicers comply with foreclosure time frames. Fannie Mae currently monitors the progress of the foreclosure process by reviewing delinquent loans at the first of the month. If Fannie Mae believes there is a delay […]
What is the Meeting of Creditors?
Between thirty (30) and forty (40) days after filing your bankruptcy petition, the randomly assigned Chapter 7 Trustee will hold a meeting of creditors. During this meeting, the debtor is placed under oath and the Chapter 7 Trustee along with any creditors that attend may ask questions regarding your bankruptcy petition. You MUST attend this […]
New HAMP Guidelines Take Effect June 1, 2010
The federal government provided new Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) outreach and communication guidelines for foreclosure actions while evaluating the borrower. These guidelines provide additional protection for delinquent borrowers who have filed bankruptcy but would otherwise be eligible for HAMP benefits. Some key highlights from the directive include: FORECLOSURE The servicer must evaluate the borrower’s […]