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Consumer Bankruptcy Issues, Personal Property and Homestead Exemptions
Contains material from Aug 2014
Both presentations were excellent. We are fortunate that Michael Baumer will share his thoughts on these issues so generously.
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Session 2: The Hazards of Homesteads: Challenges with Homestead Exemptions in Texas Bankruptcies- This presentation canvases several complications presented by Texas homestead law that consumer bankruptcy lawyers should be aware of. These issues include the Texas homestead proceeds rule, exempting non-fee simple interests, so-called "sham transfers" and home equity loans.
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Pamela A. Bassel, Michael V. Baumer, Janet S. Northrup
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Session 1
—48 mins
Exemptions Issues: That's Mine and I Wanna Keep It! (Aug 2014)
The usual focus is on homestead, but not for this presentation! A discussion on personal property exemptions—because everyone wants to keep their stuff.
Originally presented: Jul 2014 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Pamela A. Bassel,
Chapter 13 Trustee - Fort Worth, TX
Michael V. Baumer,
Law Office of Michael Baumer - Austin, TX
Janet S. Northrup,
Hughes Watters Askanase, LLP - Houston, TX
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Hon. Tony M. Davis
Session 2
—31 mins
The Hazards of Homesteads: Challenges with Homestead Exemptions in Texas Bankruptcies (Aug 2014)
This presentation canvases several complications presented by Texas homestead law that consumer bankruptcy lawyers should be aware of. These issues include the Texas homestead proceeds rule, exempting non-fee simple interests, so-called "sham transfers" and home equity loans.
Originally presented: Jul 2014 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Tony M. Davis,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - Austin, TX