Very responsive and timely appointment was setup with Machi & Associates. We had several issue in play at the same time, creditors associated with deceased husband, unprobated will, dealing with foreclosure sale by HOA
The attorney we dealt with was Daniel S. Wright. My role was as an accountant and being a supportive boyfriend. My expectation walking in the door was going to be a hard sell to use their services. I was wrong,
Prior to the meeting, we had completed their questionnaire. In addition, we brought supporting documentation, credit reports, death certificates, anything that may be needed to support the conversation. In addition, and this was critical to the conversation, was the section of the questionnaire asking what we wanted to achieve out of the meeting.
Mr. Wright was very pleasant. We had a pre-prepared list of questions. This was the point I was expecting slippery answers and a hard-sell. I was very surprised when I asked specific questions, I received very specific answers. In addition, Mr. Wright offered additional guidance. As the purpose of bankruptcy inquiry was due to the deceased husbands debts rather than the girlfriends debt, I expressed doubts as to whether filing for a bankruptcy was the proper course of action. Mr. Wright's response was he had doubts whether a bankruptcy filing was the best initial action. Rather, he recommended a specific course of action
1) Pay the HOA fees immediately
2) Ensure the house payments are current
3) Contact a probate attorney to sort through the estate issues
4) Review the results and if needed, then come back to him to file for bankruptcy if we felt bankruptcy action was needed.
As I said, I expected no answers, no course of action and just a hard sell. I was pleased, I was shocked, I was floored. I mentioned that the advice we received was more than just an initial consultation and offered to pay for his services, twice. He declined the offer for payment, twice. His only request of us was to use him if we needed a bankruptcy attorney and to refer anyone to him that may need his services.
I did him one better. I wrote this review. I would highly recommend Mr. Wright for your legal needs, no bullshit, just good, solid, actionable advice. That being said, if you contact Mr. Wright, go there with your house in order, your questions prepared and like with any professional, respect his time. I really felt he was on our side. read more
