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2014 Enhancements of California’s Anti-Deficiency Statutes Give Added Protections to Foreclosed Homeowners

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/03/2014 - 20:57

2014 Updates to California Anti-Deficiency RulesWith the new year California homeowners who might suffer a foreclosure now will have enhanced protections against mortgage lenders or debt buyers trying to collect on a foreclosed

In re Flores: Bad for Chapter 13 debtors, Bad for Chapter 13 Creditors Too

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 19:37

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy After In re Flores2013 saw several major judicial shifts affecting bankruptcy law, and one decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affects how Chapter 13 bankruptcy plans are proposed and confirmed in profound way

Federal Consumer Protection Agency Cracks Down on Debt Settlement Scam

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 05:31

Consumer Protection Bureau Indicts Debt Settlement CompanyIn its first-ever criminal referral, the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the federal consumer watchdog agency mandated by Dodd-Frank, has referred a case for criminal prosecution against a d

Can I Keep My Luxury Car, RV, and Boat, in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in California?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 02:48

San Jose Bankruptcy Debtors May Keep Luxury Vehicles in Chapter 13 BankruptcyChapter 13 bankruptcy trustees in California and elsewhere frequently object to debtors’ Chapter 13 plans in which the de

Reverse Mortgages and California Bankruptcy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 19:54

Treatment of Reverse Mortgages in California Chapter 7 bankruptcyAs many of our clients filing personal bankruptcy get older, we often see clients who have taken reverse mortgages on their homes.

Why a Strategic Short Sale Should Never Be Characterized as “Mortgage Fraud”

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 02:45

California Bankruptcy Attorney Says Short Sale Is Not Mortgage FraudToday’s post isn’t really about bankruptcy per se, but as a bankruptcy attorney in California, as you might imagine, I

Can The Bankruptcy Trustee Take Money That I Win In a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 22:10

Protecting personal injury settlement or award in California bankruptcyNo one ever wants to be involved in an accident, but unfortunately, they happen all the time.

Exception for 1099-C Tax Liability for Debts Discharged in Bankruptcy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/31/2013 - 21:31

Personal Bankruptcy Discharge Offers Tax HelpIt’s that time again. Time to explain why filing personal bankruptcy can provide enormous tax savings.

California Bankruptcy Exemptions Given Modest Increase

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 03:55

California bankruptcy exemptions increased for 2013Those filing personal bankruptcy in California in 2013 can now protect a little more of their assets in a Chapt

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