bankruptcy

Federal Bankruptcy Insurance Exemption

09/23/12

There are two main federal bankruptcy exemptions for “unmatured” insurance contracts, 11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(7) and (d)(8):

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Can A Bankruptcy Continue After Death Of Debtor?

09/22/12

One of Benjamin Franklin’s most famous quotes is:  “Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.”

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Want Free House, Try Sweepstakes, Not Federal Courts Says 5th Circuit

09/22/12

In re Wigginton, 5th Circuit 2012 This last week I had a couple come in, that had paid $5000 to some “group” that they found on the internet, to help them fight with their mortgage company. They had the “group” whoever that is, prepare a lawsuit or complaint and they filed it in state court trying to stop their foreclosure.

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Law In Kc

09/07/12

Law In Kansas City specialises in bankruptcy, divorce, family law, child custody, estate planning, traffic and probate law. 816-479-2700

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Can you keep your insurance money from hurricane damage in bankruptcy?

08/29/12

In re Navarrete, Case No. 11-40956, SD TX 2012 In a recent case in the Houston Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Judge Letitia Paul ruled that a debtor could keep insurance money from a lawsuit settlement for damages to his home from Hurricane Ike.

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How to Afford Bankruptcy, Followup

08/27/12

The Fifth Circuit, covering Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, has joined the First Circuit in ruling that there is no per se prohibition against fee-only Chapter 13 filings.

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