Chapter 13 Debtor Keeps Postpetition Appreciation in Nonexempt Property, BAP Says
Courts are split on whether creditors in chapter 13 are entitled to the postpetition appreciation in a debtor’s property.
Proceeds of Exempt Property Retain Exempt Status in Chapter 7, District Judge Says
District judge in Maine follows the Fifth Circuit by ruling that the post-petition sale of exempt property does not destroy the exempt status of the proceeds.
Third Circuit Strips Debt Buyers of Defenses Under the FDCPA
Hiring a collection agent will not insulate a debt buyer from liability under the FDCPA.
A Pending Sale Contract Doesn’t Obliterate a Homestead Exemption in Chapter 7
New York court delves into issues covered by the Fifth Circuit in Hawk and DeBerry.
An Interest in Property as JTWROS Drops Out of the Estate on Death of the Debtor
JTWROS ownership confers benefits and disadvantages in bankruptcy, too.