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Miranda Law blog

# Estate planning guidance <br>*in plain language.*

Practical articles to help New Jersey families understand common planning questions and prepare for a conversation with an attorney.

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![Estate-planning documents arranged on a warm desk](https://bmirandalaw.com/_vercel/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fbrian-law-hero_7235d741.jpg.webp&w=768&q=82)

Published May 23, 2020

## Out of work and don't know what to do?

The COVID-19 pandemic has infected millions of Americans and, too essential workers.

[Article ](https://bmirandalaw.com/blog/out-of-work-and-don-t-know-what-to-do)

![Are your bills getting out of hand?](https://bmirandalaw.com/_vercel/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fare-your-bills-getting-out-of-hand.jpg&w=768&q=82)

Published May 18, 2020

## Are your bills getting out of hand?

Suppose you are behind on your mortgage or car payments and you would like to pay off your debts without losing your property.

[Article ](https://bmirandalaw.com/blog/are-your-bills-getting-out-of-hand)

![Time for a Restart?](https://bmirandalaw.com/_vercel/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Ftime-for-a-restart.jpg&w=768&q=82)

Published May 18, 2020

## Time for a Restart?

If you have a large amount of unsecured debt that you are unable to pay off – medical bills, personal loans, or credit card debt – you may want to consider filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

[Article ](https://bmirandalaw.com/blog/time-for-a-restart)

![What is the Paycheck Protection Program?](https://bmirandalaw.com/_vercel/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fwhat-is-the-paycheck-protection-program.jpg&w=768&q=82)

Published May 11, 2020

## What is the Paycheck Protection Program???

The coronavirus pandemic has wrought tough economic conditions on small businesses throughout the country and our state forcing many to close, reduce wages, or fire employees to manage declining revenues.

[Article ](https://bmirandalaw.com/blog/what-is-the-paycheck-protection-program)

![Not being able to pay your mortgage keeping you up at night?](https://bmirandalaw.com/_vercel/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fnot-being-able-to-pay-your-mortgage-keeping-you-up-at-night.jpg&w=768&q=82)

Published May 1, 2020

## Not being able to pay your mortgage keeping you up at night???

The recent coronavirus pandemic has seen millions of people lose their jobs or be furloughed indefinitely by their employer.

[Article ](https://bmirandalaw.com/blog/not-being-able-to-pay-your-mortgage-keeping-you-up-at-night)

![Have you ever thought of a tomorrow without You?](https://bmirandalaw.com/_vercel/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhave-you-ever-thought-of-a-tomorrow-without-you.jpg&w=768&q=82)

Published April 27, 2020

## Have you ever thought of a tomorrow without You???

When we pass away, the assets we leave behind unfortunately do not go with us.

[Article ](https://bmirandalaw.com/blog/have-you-ever-thought-of-a-tomorrow-without-you)

![Facing eviction? Know your rights.](https://bmirandalaw.com/_vercel/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Ffacing-eviction-know-your-rights.jpg&w=768&q=82)

Published April 22, 2020

## Facing Eviction?? Know your Rights!

Under New Jersey law, a tenant cannot be evicted from their residence by anyone other than a special court officer with a legal court order issued by a Superior Court judge.

[Article ](https://bmirandalaw.com/blog/facing-eviction-know-your-rights)

![Have you been a victim and have no immigration status?](https://bmirandalaw.com/_vercel/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhave-you-been-a-victim-and-have-no-immigration-status.jpg&w=768&q=82)

Published April 22, 2020

## Have you been a Victim and have no immigration status???

A victim of a qualifying criminal activity that occurred in the United States may be eligible to apply for nonimmigrant status under the U-Visa program.

[Article ](https://bmirandalaw.com/blog/have-you-been-a-victim-and-have-no-immigration-status)

![Unemployed and thinking of starting your own business?](https://bmirandalaw.com/_vercel/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Funemployed-and-thinking-of-starting-your-own-business.jpg&w=768&q=82)

Published April 22, 2020

## Unemployed and Thinking of Starting Your Own Business??

Before buying an existing business, the buyer must evaluate its worth.

[Article ](https://bmirandalaw.com/blog/unemployed-and-thinking-of-starting-your-own-business)

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