{"id":9650,"date":"2020-07-07T07:09:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T14:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sands-trustee.com\/?page_id=9650"},"modified":"2025-04-04T09:14:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T16:14:30","slug":"preparing-for-your-first-meeting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sands-trustee.com\/free-debt-consultation\/preparing-for-your-first-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Your First Meeting with Sands &#038; Associates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations on taking the important first step towards your debt-free future!<\/p>\n<p>Sands &amp; Associates has been working with BC consumers for over 35 years and our Licensed Insolvency Trustees and Insolvency Estate Managers are committed to helping you become debt-free.<\/p>\n<p>We understand it can feel uncomfortable discussing private financial matters, especially with someone you don\u2019t yet know. Whether you are meeting with us in-person or from the comfort of your home, when you connect with one of our non-judgmental, caring, debt experts we will strive first to understand your unique situation and financial goals.<\/p>\n<p>We will then take the time to walk you through all your available debt solutions in a clear, empathetic manner, and answer all your questions so that you can make an informed decision about how you want to move forward.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"responsive-iframe\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Your Free Debt Consultation with Sands &amp; Associates - What to Expect\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=boeirpvvydu250f.html?feature=oembed\%22 frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Watch this 1-minute overview explaining what you can expect during your confidential free debt consultation with a qualified Sands &amp; Associates debt help expert or read more below.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What to Expect During Your Non-Judgmental Debt Consultation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You will never be asked to provide payment for a debt consultation with Sands &amp; Associates and your confidential consultation will take place with a qualified and experienced member of our debt relief team.<\/p>\n<p>To get a clear picture as to how we can best assist you, you could expect to discuss:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your Objectives<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>What has brought you to us? Are there specific challenges or financial goals you want to address?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Debts<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Who do you owe money to, and roughly how much is owed? (Approximate amounts are just fine).<\/li>\n<li>Are you experiencing collection actions like a wage garnishment or bank account seizure?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Household Situation<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Are there family members living with you and\/or other dependents requiring financial support?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Income Sources and Amounts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Assets<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Documents and Information We Will Review Together<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If possible, it\u2019s handy if you\u2019re able to have the following documents for your consultation and you may also want to note down any specific questions that you\u2019d like to ask ahead of time.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re not able to gather the information noted though \u2013 we can work together to fill in the gaps.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Key Documents to Review:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Debts:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Statements for debt and credit accounts<\/li>\n<li>We can pull a free copy of your credit report together, and this won\u2019t impact your credit score in any way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Income:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Your most recent paystub (or other proof of income)<\/li>\n<li>Your most recent income tax return filed and Notice of Assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assets:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Vehicle registrations<\/li>\n<li>Property Assessments<\/li>\n<li>Life insurance policies<\/li>\n<li>RRSP and investment statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our goal is that your consultation will provide you all the information you need to make a confident decision about your options, an opportunity to move forward with a financial fresh start \u2013 and an end to any debt-stress you may have been feeling.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for placing your trust in Sands &amp; Associates, we look forward to helping you become debt-free!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations on taking the important first step towards your debt-free future! 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