Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission. It is a serious crime that can wreak havoc on your finances and credit history. If you have unfamiliar accounts or charges on your credit report, you may be a victim of identity theft. If your identity is stolen, you need to immediately: (1) place an initial fraud alert with all three credit reporting bureaus, Transunion, Equifax and Experian.  (2) Order your credit report and review for unfamiliar or unauthorized accounts (3) Create an identity theft report by submitting a complaint to the Federal

Receive $5000 to $30,000 in a Short Sale from Bank of America? At Doan Law, we have advocated short sales for all our clients intending on surrenduring their property.  We have identified 10 reasons for this which can be found on our website.   And now there is an 11th reason.  If your lender is Bank of American, you may qualify for $5000 to $30,000 in relocation assistance in conjunction with a short sale.   For more information on this, please contact us and we will put you in contact with our Short Sale Expert, Alan Shafran. Here is the

Unlike other firms, our representation does not terminate upon discharge.  Not only do we want to make sure that your creditors never contact you again, but we also want to make sure your credit scores improve. Although a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy may remain on your credit report for up to 10 years, that does not mean you cannot have great credit much sooner. In fact, you can generally have GREAT CREDIT in 1 to 2 years!   Bankruptcy is actually the first step in raising your credit scores! In most cases, the Bankruptcy will instantly improve your credit and increase your credit

So many people think that after Bankruptcy, their credit is forever ruined and they will never get a credit card again. Nothing could be further form the truth.  In fact, many creditors actively solicit discharged debtors for credit cards again.  For example, each day the Carlsbad office receives numerous letters from Capitol One on recent discharges.  The typical offer states,   “You’re working to get back on track–trying to stay on top of your bills and monitoring your finances.  Apply today to enjoy the advantages of this Capitol One Platinum MasterCard offer: * No Annual Fee * 0% Intro APR

Did you know that you may have unclaimed money floating out there?  In Bankruptcy, all assets must be disclosed.  But sometimes debtors are unaware that they have certain assets.  This can often come as a pleasant surprise!   The State of California maintains a website for individuals to search for the unclaimed property it has in its possession.  Currently almost 18 million Californians are unaware of the $6.1 Billion the state is presently holding in trust for them.   Simply do a search at this website and fill out the forms to make your claim!  Or, please contact us and