Clark v. Rameker Didn’t Say that All Inherited IRAs Aren’t Exempt
In Section 522(b)(3), Congress made sure that ‘retirement funds’ are exempt in bankruptcy even if they aren’t exempt in states that don’t permit federal exemptions.
In the More Lenient Eighth Circuit, Debtors Knock Off $130,000 in Student Loans
Judge Collins discharges all but $23,900 among nine student loans totaling $154,000.
Monetary Sanctions Are Available to Remedy Violations of the Co-Debtor Stay
Section 105(a) was utilized because Section 1301 is silent on sanctions.
Two Judges Decline to Extend Harris v. Viegelahn Beyond Its Facts
District judge gives a ray of hope to chapter 13 debtors seeking unclaimed funds.