Port Angeles Attorneys - Sequim Lawyers
Andrews & Myers, PLLC
Bankruptcy Protection and Criminal Defense
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* Port Angeles ~ Sequim Law Office
* Bankruptcy
* Garnishment
* Criminal Law
* DUI / DWI
* Estate Planning
* Probate
* Social Security Disability
* Family Law
* Wills & Trusts
* Debt Settlement
Port Angeles ~ Sequim Lawyer / Attorney::: Article Summary :::
* Port Angeles ~ Sequim Law Office
* Bankruptcy
* Garnishment
* Criminal Law
* DUI / DWI
* Estate Planning
* Probate
* Social Security Disability
* Family Law
* Wills & Trusts
* Debt Settlement
Andrews & Myers, PLLC provides professional legal representation in asset protection and criminal defense. Our attorneys are diligent and experienced in serving the needs or our clients.
Mr. Stan Myers is particularly experienced in all driving under the influence cases and also regularly represents clients in district court and superior court felony matters.
He also provides representation for civil litigation, personal injury and family law. He is known for his diligence in working for the best solution and for his sharp courtroom practice if your matter proceeds to trial.
Mr. Curry Andrews is experienced in personal bankruptcy, social security disability claims and estate planning including wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, living wills, physicians directives and probate actions. He also provides advice to small business owners regarding formation, sale or transition issues and bankruptcy protection. He is known for his professional and thoughtful advice to his clients.
Andrews & Myers, PLLC, is committed to protecting your assets and protecting your rights.
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy: The decision to file for bankruptcy protection can be a difficult choice. Planning for bankruptcy can smooth the process and help you protect vital assets.
It goes without saying that filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, and should only be done when all other methods of satisfying one's financial obligations have been exhausted.
However, if your situation has become so severe that you are in danger of foreclosure, garnished wages or repossession, or are facing debts that you are in no position to pay, putting off the inevitable can have devastating consequences.
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Garnishment
Garnishment: What is a Garnishment?When there is a dispute between a debtor and a creditor it can lead to a lawsuit. The winner of that lawsuit will get a judgment. That judgment can be used by a creditor as a basis to garnish a part of a consumer's wages until the judgment has been satisfied. The debtor's employer must cooperate with the creditor in a garnishment.
How can Garnishment be Prevented?
A consumer should carefully monitor his or her relations with a creditor. Whenever possible a consumer should try to avoid having judgments against them that could be used by the creditor as a basis for garnishment. Once a creditor has put a matter into a lawsuit it is a sound idea for the consumer to immediately seek out the help of an experienced debtor lawyer.
It is important for consumers not to just bury their head in the sand and let the creditor move unopposed to get a judgment against them. The consumer may try to settle the case either by paying off the bill, working out a payment plan, offering a percentage of the total debt owed as a compromise settlement or putting in a defense to the lawsuit if there is one.
Criminal Law
Criminal Law ~ Criminal Defense: Andrews & Myers can provide valuable legal help to someone charged with a crime. Being convicted of a criminal charge will impact your entire life. Contacting Andrews & Myers is the first step to effectively protect your rights. We provide confident and competent criminal defense services to clients throughout Clallam and Jefferson Counties in felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor cases, such as:
Criminal Law ~ Criminal Defense Attorneys for:
- DUI
- Traffic violations: careless driving, reckless driving, criminal vehicular operation
- Drug crimes
- Assault and battery
- Domestic violence
- Theft, robbery
- Juvenile offenses
- Disorderly conduct
DUI / DWI
DUI / DWI:DUI Driving Under the Influence
DUI (Driving while under the influence) is sometimes called DWI (driving while intoxicated) or simply "drunk driving".
Regardless of what you call it, it is a serious crime with serious consequences. A DUI conviction can result in significant fines, the loss of your driver's license, commercial license CDL and even jail time. If you were pulled over for drunk driving, you may feel helpless or wonder what you should do next.
The attorneys at Andrews & Myers will take the time to explore all of your options and inform you of your rights. We provide the aggressive defense necessary to reduce or eliminate fines and penalties associated with drunk driving.
Estate Planning
Estate Planning: Andrews & Myers offers legal services in all aspects of estate planning. From a simple and tax-efficient will to a complex long-term estate plan, we will work with you to achieve the most cost-effective and practical arrangement for the disposition of your estate.
What Is Estate Planning? You can save your loved ones a lot of money and frustration by devising a plan for the management of your healthcare and property if you become severely disabled or pass away.
Andrews & Myers can help you with:
- Advance health care or Physician directives telling how you want your health care managed if you ever become too ill to speak for yourself
- Powers of attorney appointing someone to manage your property and sign legal papers for you if you become unable to take care of your own affairs
- Wills and probate that transfer your property to selected beneficiaries upon your death
- Trusts that provide for the care of children or disabled persons, minimize taxes or protect against creditors
- Ways to avoid probate that transfer property at death - insurance, gifts, joint ownership of property, bank accounts
- Medicaid eligibility planning
Probate
Probate: When a loved one passes away, his or her estate often goes through a court-managed process called probate or estate administration where the assets of the deceased are managed and distributed.
If your loved-one owned his or her assets through a well drafted and properly funded living trust, it is likely that no court-managed administration is necessary, though the successor trustee needs to administer the distribution of the deceased's assets.
The length of time needed to complete the probate of an estate depends on the size and complexity of the estate and the local rules and schedule of the probate court.
Every probate estate is unique, but most involve the following steps:
- Filing of a petition with the court.
- Notice to heirs under the Will or to statutory heirs (if no Will exists).
- Petition to appoint Personal Representative or Executor (in the case of a Will) or Administrator for the estate (if no Will exists).
- Inventory and appraisal of estate assets by the Personal Representative/Executor/Administrator.
- Payment of estate debt to rightful creditors.
- Sale of estate assets.
- Payment of estate taxes, if applicable.
- Final distribution of assets to heirs.
Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability: Are you unable to work due to a disability? Has your Social Security disability claim been turned down? Andrews & Myers, PLLC, we are strongly dedicated to representing the disabled and their families.
At our law firm, we understand your frustration and concern about your financial future. We know that it�s not easy to hear that your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim has been denied.
We understand how confusing the claims process may seem. Don�t get frustrated! Get Help! At our law firm, it�s our mission to professionally represent our disabled clients, as well as their families, and work hard to get you the benefits you deserve.
Family Law
Family Law: Our firm assists clients with drafting the necessary documents for all aspects of Family Law including:
- Divorce and Legal Separation Documents
- Child Custody Modifications
- Third Party Custody Agreements
- Modification of Child Support or Parenting Plans
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Adoptions
Wills & Trusts
Wills & Trusts: At Andrews & Myers we offer comprehensive Estate Planning including the drafting and execution of Wills and Trusts to fit your unique situation.
What is a Will?
A Will or Last Will and Testament is a document that tells the court what you would like to do with your property when you pass on. In Washington, you can make a valid will if you are an adult and of sound mind and memory. Your will must be in writing. It must be signed at the end by you.
Your will must also be signed by two witnesses who see you sign the will. You must tell them it's your will. They must verify they saw you sign, and they sign the will at the end and attach their addresses. The witnesses should not receive anything under the will.
In the will you can:
- Distribute your property
- Select a guardian for your minor children
- Name an executor or personal representative to manage the probate of your will and the distribution of your property after your death
Debt Settlement
Debt Settlement: What is Debt Settlement?
Debt Settlement is the process of negotiating down unsecured debts like credit cards, repossessions, medical bills or any other kind of unsecured debt for less than the amount claimed to be owed.
It is often the quickest and most effective way to regain financial freedom and become debt free. If you have money available to settle your debts, you can avoid bankruptcy and the stress and aggravation of debt collection.
What are my Credit Card or Medical Bill Debt Relief Options?
There are a number of different debt relief options to consider when you are working towards debt relief.
It is imperative to consider all factors before deciding which debt relief option is best for you.
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by Douglas E. Nevill
7th Power Publishing