By Jeff Field | Published January 9, 2024 | Posted in Bankruptcy | Tagged Tags: homestead exemption, liquidating assets, mortgage interest rates | Leave a comment
Filing for Bankruptcy During an Inflated Real Estate Market
Home prices in Georgia and across the country rose steadily through 2023 and show no signs of abating, despite a surge in mortgage interest rates. This is due to a shortage of housing inventory caused in large part by older Americans buying up properties, many for investment purposes. But whatever the reasons, an inflated residential Read More
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Using the Georgia Homestead Exemption Effectively in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy provides a fresh financial start for people faced with insurmountable debt. Although the bankruptcy trustee has authority to seize and sell the debtor’s assets to pay off creditors, there are federal and state laws that allow debtors to keep certain property or its equivalent value. These are called exemptions, and one of the most Read More
Read MoreWhat Property Is Exempt from Liquidation in a Georgia Bankruptcy?
When someone files for a bankruptcy in Georgia, the court will appoint a trustee who has the power to gather up the debtor’s assets, liquidate them and use the proceeds to partially pay off creditors. However, under state and federal laws, certain property is exempt from the bankruptcy process up to a certain dollar amount Read More
Read MoreWill I Lose Everything I Own if I Declare Bankruptcy?
Many people fear going into bankruptcy because they believe that they will lose everything they own and be out on the street relying on the charity of strangers. It isn’t that bad. It is important to remember that the purpose of a bankruptcy proceeding is to help you wipe the slate clean and move forward Read More
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