Opinion Shows the Fault in Barring Barton Protection When a Case Is Closed
The Eleventh Circuit has subjected its trustees to the risk of expensive litigation in a faraway court unfamiliar with what happened in the bankruptcy case.
Trustee’s Counsel Is Paid Only for Services Requiring Legal Expertise
A successful outcome does not entitle an attorney to be paid for performing administrative services delegated to the trustee.
Debtor Can’t Avoid and Preserve a Lien for Tax Penalties for the Debtor’s Benefit
A trustee can avoid and preserve a tax lien for the benefit of unsecured creditors, but a debtor can’t if the debtor hasn’t paid the taxes, the Ninth Circuit says.
Section 727(a)(3) Isn’t a Catchall Denying Discharge for All Manner of Fraud
Someone who commits fraud can’t be denied a discharge for that reason alone if the debtor kept accurate books and records of the fraud.
Dependence on Parental Financial Assistance Meant Student Loans Were Dischargeable
The opinion by Judge Silverstein contains numerous sound bites for judges and debtors aiming to discharge student loans owed by individuals living in desperate circumstances.
‘13’ Trustees Are Paid Even if Dismissal Comes Before Confirmation, District Judge Says
A chapter 13 trustee is not a federal employee for the purposes of the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Are Inheritances Estate Property in Chapter 13? You Decide
Plan amendments in chapter 13 must come before the debtors make their final payments to the trustee.