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

steps to filing bankruptcy in California

Essential 11 Steps to Filing Bankruptcy in California

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Step-by-step guide to filing bankruptcy in California, written by a Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney.

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reset the 1215 days for the homestead

Can a Home Transfer to a Trust in 1215 days Blow the Homestead?

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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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unvested stock options subject to liquidation in Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Keeping Stock Options in Bankruptcy Depends on This Key Factor

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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

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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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Fighting over home appreciation in a converted bankruptcy

9th Cir: Here’s who gets Asset Appreciation in Converted Bankruptcy

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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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California wildcard exemption amount for bankruptcy, showing jokers, which are often wild cards

New California Wildcard Exemption: the Ultimate Guide (2023)

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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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Bankruptcy conversion can lead to losing an asset for bad faith

Converting a Bankruptcy and Bad Faith

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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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California bankruptcy exemptions can save your house.

New! 2023 California Homestead Exemption Increased by Inflation

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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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Figuring the Los Angeles Country median home price size is like trying to calculate the median coin weight when all we have is data about stack size

How to Figure the Los Angeles County Median Home Price (2023)

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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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Surplus Income, Bankruptcy, and Nonconsumer or Business Debt Avoids the Maze of the Means Test

Nonconsumer Debt + No Means Test = Chap 7 Discharge? A Deep Dive

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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

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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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Amending exemptions or schedules in a reopened case is not allowed in some courts

Amend Exemption in Reopened Bankruptcy? The Three Approaches

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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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