About chr_dev

I am attorney Christopher P. Walker, and I have been practicing law since 1994. As a native of Southern California, I understand the concerns and challenges of people in the area. For some, bankruptcy is the right solution to overwhelming debt. For others, a secure estate plan is the answer to safeguarding their financial future.

Give Your Parents Their Voice For Healthcare Wishes

2020-02-03T14:42:27+00:00January 27th, 2017|

It’s the last thing you want to talk about. No one looks forward to the conversation with their parents about incapacity and health care. It is an emotional and stressful topic. Unfortunately if you do not address it the end [...]

Do I really need a revocable trust?

2023-08-29T10:57:52+00:00January 26th, 2017|

Only rich people need revocable trusts, right? Wrong. Anyone with property that they want to pass on to the next generation could benefit from this type of trust. In order to make an informed decision, you need to understand what [...]

Can You Afford NOT To Have An Attorney In A Bankruptcy?

2020-02-03T14:55:39+00:00January 25th, 2017|

Why would you spend money on an attorney when you struggle to pay your debts already? It seems like taking a step backwards, but it helps ensure you receive a discharge at the end of the bankruptcy. The process entails [...]

Is Debt Threatening The Success Of Your Business?

2020-02-03T14:41:43+00:00December 29th, 2016|

Owning and operating a business is difficult, and, sometimes, it costs a great deal of money simply to maintain operations, purchase inventory and pay employees. If you find that you have accumulated a great deal of debt that is now [...]

Estate Planning For Special Needs Families

2020-02-03T14:41:13+00:00November 22nd, 2016|

Estate planning is always hard. Nobody knows the future, and spelling out how and where to distribute your assets isn’t only a challenge, there are innumerable scenarios that could play out with time. Families with special needs children know that [...]

Deep, complex relationship: Americans and their credit cards

2020-02-03T13:58:15+00:00February 17th, 2016|

If you view yourself as a truly independent and free-thinking person who makes your own decisions and doesn't follow the crowd, you might reasonably take some umbrage with a recent report that unceremoniously dumps most consumers together and essentially questions [...]

Medical bankruptcies: even for people with health insurance?

2021-03-11T22:10:52+00:00February 3rd, 2016|

That above blog headline sounds a bit inexplicable, doesn't it? Just imagine the circular conversation that might surround a discussion on that topic, in which one person who has just filed for bankruptcy protection tries to explain something that a [...]

Under The Microscope: Lender’s Aggressive Debt Collection Strategy

2020-02-03T13:40:42+00:00January 19th, 2016|

Capital One has a very clear and well-documented strategy for dealing with millions of credit card holders who fall behind on their debt and can’t make payments, even on small loan amounts. The company’s business mantra whenever that occurs is [...]

Making Financial Resolutions For 2016

2020-02-03T13:43:11+00:00January 1st, 2016|

Today is a day for celebration. Although your debts have not been magically forgiven, nor has your income increased significantly overnight, today is a day that can serve as a significant turning point in your financial life. As the first [...]

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