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Does a Family Loan Need to Be Notarized? No, But 3 Situations Change That

Does a family loan need to be notarized? No, in most cases, but three situations make it worth the trip. Here is when and why.

Jul 31, 2026Read

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What Happens to a Family Loan in Bankruptcy? The One-Year Clawback Rule Both Sides Need to Know

Filing bankruptcy with a family loan on the books? Here's how the one-year insider preference rule affects the borrower and the lender.

Jul 24, 2026Read