Latest Bankruptcy Articles by Hale Andrew Antico
Attorney Hale Andrew Antico writes bankruptcy articles on recent developments, bankruptcy info, case law, or sometimes a deep dive analysis on a particular point of bankruptcy law.
Here are some of his most recent bankruptcy articles:
Recent posts
Essential 11 Steps to Filing Bankruptcy in California
Step-by-step guide to filing bankruptcy in California, written by a Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney.
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Can a Home Transfer to a Trust in 1215 days Blow the Homestead?
A look at when one transfers title but retains an equitable interest, whether that restarts the 1215-day clock of 522p or risks losing the homestead exemption
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Keeping Stock Options in Bankruptcy Depends on This Key Factor
Unvested stock options are rare, but contingent stocks & compensation are fought over in bankruptcy. Keeping unvested stocks in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is key.
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Duplex, Apartments, Buildings, Lots and Calif Homestead Exemption
Is a duplex or apartment protected by the California homestead exemption? What about a separate building on the same lot. Or a very large lot. It depends.
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9th Cir: Here’s who gets Asset Appreciation in Converted Bankruptcy
To whom does appreciation in equity belong in a Chapter 13 that is converted to Chapter 7? The Ninth Circuit creates a split from the 10th Circuit.
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New California Wildcard Exemption: the Ultimate Guide (2023)
California wildcard exemption helps protect stuff in bankruptcy. Here's the latest California wild card exemption and how to figure it for 2023 bankruptcy cases
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Converting a Bankruptcy and Bad Faith
Can a debtor have troubles for conversion to Chapter 7? Section 348(f) looks for bad faith, which may ensnare postpetition assets by the trustee
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New! 2023 California Homestead Exemption Increased by Inflation
2023 California homestead exemption increases the old range of $300,000 to $600,000. Find out California's new inflation-adjusted exemption for 2023 and 2024
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How to Figure the Los Angeles County Median Home Price (2023)
Los Angeles County median home price in 2023 can be found by checking numerous home value sources, then adjusting for inflation.
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Nonconsumer Debt + No Means Test = Chap 7 Discharge? A Deep Dive
Primarily nonconsumer debt skips the bankruptcy means test, but may not qualify for discharge. Careful about filing that case with budget surplus. Here's why.
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Bankruptcy Discharge Exceptions of 523: Explained in Simple Terms
In bankruptcy, all unsecured debt is erased unless there's an exception to discharge in Section 523. Here's an explainer to nondischargable debt in easy terms.
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Amend Exemption in Reopened Bankruptcy? The Three Approaches
In a closed bankruptcy case where you already got the discharge, can you go back and reopen the case to amend the exemptions to protect an asset? It depends.
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