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If you cannot pay your monthly bills in full for 2 months you are in financial distress slipping into debt slavery. If you receive a letter from a taxing agency, don’t handle this yourself, call Catherine Christiansen. Catherine Christiansen has 28+ years experience helping clients achieve their best fresh start. Call (562) 608-8368 to schedule a consultation so you can make informed decisions and find solid financial ground.
Practice Areas
Be Informed. Make your Best Decisions.
Bankruptcy
Find out if you qualify for Chapter 7 Relief; if you debts are dischargeable; your assets are protected; how to stop wage garnishments and bank levies.
Tax Relief
The only sure thing about IRS Problems is that They Don’t Go Away By Themselves. Taxpayers with IRS Problems can never retire.
How We Work
How Your Case Progresses
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Bankruptcy
You retain and receive Catherine’s ‘Next Step Manual’ to help you understand the before, during and after stages of your case.
Tired of creditors calls, refer them to Catherine.
Paid in full, your case is filed. We meet to prepare you for your Creditors Meeting and file any amendments. We attend the meeting with you.
After your creditors meeting we work to resolve any issues and wait for the Court to enter your Discharge Order.
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Taxes
You retain and sign a power of attorney for the tax years in question.
We obtain and analyze your tax transcripts. You provide details. of your expenses and assets.
We look at all of your possible remedies and negotiate a settlement with the IRS on your behalf and/ or file a bankruptcy case.
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Equine Trusts
California allows special trusts for animals. Horses are expensive. What happens to your horse when you can no longer care for it?
There are immediate steps you can take to make sure your horse is taken care of in an emergency. We help horse owners set up an Equine Estate Plan to insure the proper funding for the proper care of your horse and your peace of mind..
Motivated by her sincere belief that her assistance makes a MEANINGFUL and positive impact on her client’s lives she is dedicated to serving clients with non-judgmental consultations and legal solutions that fit the clients’ goals.
Her ‘Next step manual’ is full of helpful information explaining, in non-legal terms, BANKRUPTCY.
her CONSULTATIONS are non-judgmental, searching only for your best remedies.
Catherine is also a lifetime horse lover.
Compassionate and ethical licensed California Attorney
✓ Next Step Manual helps you have the best fresh start
✓ Providing services that make a difference
Testimonials
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Have Questions?
Frequently Asked
Questions
Why do most clients file bankruptcy?
Research says over 90 percent of all Bankruptcies are filed because of medical bills, a divorce or job loss. Credit card debt is the leading reason my clients file bankruptcy.
What is the difference between a Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?
There are several differences but choosing the right chapter depends on your goals. Are you saving a home or automobile? What does your income qualify you for?
Do I need an Attorney? How about those websites and self-help books?
These books and websites do not tell you the whole picture. Your case may have a few twists and turns. Some self-helpers have a knack for legal matters; others don’t.
How Helpful Are Credit Counseling Companies?
Consult an attorney to learn how helpful credit counseling is in your case. Many clients have found credit counseling companies solutions don’t fit their goals.
Have a lot of Celebrities filed Bankruptcy?
Yes. Bankruptcy provides much needed relief for overwhelming debt so individuals can be an asset to society. There is a book titled “They Went Broke? Bankruptcies and Money Disaster of the Rich & Famous.”
How do I know if Bankruptcy is right for me?
If paying your debts prevents you from maintaining a minimal standard of living, the standard necessary to cover expenses essential to your existence, the dollar amount of your debt is not an issue.
Representation Note: If you have not signed a contract of representation, Catherine Christiansen does not represent you and this website does not contain any legal advice for you.
Catherine Christiansen, Esq.
PO Box 28
Redwood Valley, California 95470
Tel: (562) 608-8368