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Taxes

What is exempt property and what can you keep with the federal exemptions?

17th September 2009
"The purpose of an exemption is to protect a debtor and his family against absolute want by allowing them, out of his property, some reasonable means of support and education and the maintenance of the decencies and proprieties of life." Poznanovic v. M...
Author: Dustin Bower
Legal

The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Means Test

21st January 2009
When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, the means test is applied to make sure that you really need to file bankruptcy and that you aren't "abusing" the system. That might sound confusing, but it's in most cases a simple test, and the majority of d...
Author: David Romito
Legal

What is a Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant?

13th December 2006
A virtual bankruptcy assistant works from their home office for bankruptcy attorneys nationwide. What types of jobs do virtual bankruptcy assistants perform for bankruptcy attorneys? ** Drafting of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions. J...
Author: Victoria Ring
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