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April 23, 2024

Peters and Associates Law Firm

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Ask an Attorney: Should I consider a reverse mortgage?
Monday, May 22, 2017
Depending on the circumstances, reverse mortgages can be helpful for some seniors, but they can be risky. It’s important to understand what you’re getting into before making the leap.
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Ask an Attorney: Coping with debt as a senior citizen
Monday, May 8, 2017
According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, in 2013 a reported 65.4 percent of households headed by an adult age 55 or older carried some level of debt. The median amount of debt for those households was an estimated $47,900 — a 167.6 percent increase since 1992.
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Ask an Attorney: Dealing with medical bills after a car accident
Monday, April 24, 2017
There are many moving parts to a personal injury case and unfortunately, one misstep can land you footing the check for thousands of dollars in medical bills. Here are the basics to understanding if you have a personal injury case and for navigating the aftermath.
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Ask an Attorney: Help! My home inspector missed a big problem!
Monday, April 10, 2017
Inspectors can make mistakes, problems can be overlooked, and you can be left holding a bill for thousands of dollars repairing your new home. This scenario is any homebuyer’s nightmare. Fortunately, you may have legal options that can protect you and your bank account.
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Ask an Attorney: Selling your home without a real estate agent
Monday, March 20, 2017
Although there can be benefits to using a real estate agent, you can save what you would spend in commission costs by listing your home FSBO.
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Ask an Attorney: The impacts of debt throughout your life
Monday, February 20, 2017
The effects of debt extend beyond finances. Debt can hinder your career, relationships, future plans and general well-being.
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Ask an Attorney: How much car insurance coverage do I really need?
Monday, February 6, 2017
When choosing car insurance, many tend to pick the cheapest option that fulfills the minimum legal requirement, but that’s not always enough. Choosing the right insurance policy can be achieved, even on a budget.
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Ask an Attorney: What are my options if I'm injured in a hotel?
Monday, January 16, 2017
Elsewhere in the country, visiting a hotel is typically reserved for vacations, but in Southern Nevada, resorts are part of many people’s daily lives
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Ask an Attorney: What should I do to financially prepare for 2017?
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Here is a financial planning checklist to help ensure you’re setting yourself up for a successful and profitable 2017.
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Ask an Attorney: Comparing accident liability between rideshares and taxis
Monday, December 19, 2016
As ride-hailing services increase in popularity across the Las Vegas Valley, so do consumers’ questions about liability in the event of an accident.
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Ask an Attorney: Navigating holiday drivers and shoppers
Monday, December 5, 2016
The holiday season is one of the busiest times to be on the road, and can be one of the most dangerous. With family road trips, crazed holiday shoppers and an endless array of party invitations to fulfill, everyone is on the move this month — and often in a hurry. The traffic will be heavy and distractions will be high, so it’s especially important that all drivers in the valley stay on high alert while getting to their destinations safely.
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Ask an Attorney: Personal finance 106, Using credit wisely
Sunday, November 27, 2016
“Never buy anything on credit that you can’t afford to pay cash for.” We’ve all heard it. But there are smart ways to use credit cards.
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Ask an Attorney: How to prepare for the Foreclosure Mediation Program ending in Nevada
Monday, November 14, 2016
The deadline for enrollment in most national and state government mortgage relief programs — Dec. 31 — is quickly approaching, and Nevadans need to take heed.
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Ask an Attorney: Personal finance 105, What's your credit score really for?
Monday, October 24, 2016
How much do you really know about credit scores?
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Ask an Attorney: Personal finance 104, Getting out of debt
Monday, October 10, 2016
Being in debt is no fun. Getting harassed by debt collectors because you’re behind is even worse. Fortunately, there are several avenues for getting out of debt.