Massachusetts Homestead Exemption Increased to $1 Million
The Massachusetts Legislature has increased the amount of the homestead exemption from $500,000 to $1,000,000. On August 6, 2024, the… Read More »
Tag Archives: Bankruptcy
Josh Burnett was on the News (again).
Earlier this year, Josh Burnett appeared on NBC 10 Boston to provide commentary about a contentious bankruptcy case filed by… Read More »
Is your Retirement Plan Exempt from Creditors in Bankruptcy?
Usually, I wouldn’t reference a case from Chicago because we practice here in New England, which is the First Circuit… Read More »
Avoiding a Foreclosure Sale in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently issued an opinion in an appeal from the Bankruptcy Court… Read More »
Occupancy AND Ownership required to claim New Hampshire Homestead
New Hampshire Supreme Court Opinions Brady v. Sumski Docket: 2023-0023 Opinion Date: August 17, 2023 Judge: Donovan Areas of Law:… Read More »
Small Business Bankruptcy Cases up 81%
Small business bankruptcy cases under the Small Business Reorganization Act – a special type of streamlined Chapter 11 bankruptcy case… Read More »
Case Dismissed! Not So Fast.
Dismissal Isn’t Mandatory, under 11 U.S.C. 109 (g)(2), if a New Filing Is Within 180 Days of a Voluntary Dismissal—says… Read More »
