Is the amount of home equity shielded by an automatic homestead exemption the threshold for the year a creditor recorded their judgment lien or the year the bankruptcy petition was filed?
Barclay v. Boskoski
Read Moreby David Swistock | May 22, 2023 | Laws and Regulations, Loan Products, Recent Case Decisions | 0
Barclay v. Boskoski
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Feb 21, 2022 | Feature Articles, Fundamentals, Real Estate | 5
California homeowners require greater protection against creditors seeking to force a home sale and seize their hard-earned home equity.
Read Moreby Oscar Alvarez | May 30, 2018 | Finance, Forms, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0
In re Gilman Facts: An owner living in a residential property files for bankruptcy. The owner...
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | May 10, 2016 | Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0
A bankruptcy trustee discovers inaccuracies in a homeowner’s claim of homestead exemption after the deadline to object has passed.
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | May 9, 2016 | Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0
The court determines ownership interest in a property where title is transferred between multiple entities.
Read Moreby Elizabeth T. Pardo | Apr 9, 2014 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0
Facts: A debtor filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The debtor declared $75,000 of net equity in their...
Read Moreby Matthew Shade | Nov 6, 2013 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0
An owner sought to clear a judicial lien from the title of their property, claiming the property was protected under the homestead exemption since held interest…
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Sep 17, 2010 | Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 2
A digest of recent court cases affecting real estate.
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