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Reynolds, In re

Ruling
Transfer avoided as fraudulent as it rendered debtor insolvent and was for less than reasonably equivalent value. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Avoidance of Certain Transfers by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-078

Jencks, In re--Jencks v. AgVantage FS

Ruling
Homestead exemption was presumptively valid where prepetition deed of sale was not recorded until after the petition date and debtors listed the property as their residence. (8th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-033

Geahlen, In re

Ruling
Debtor allowed homestead exemption despite lack of legal title due to equitable ownership through resulting trust. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exemptions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 25, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-032

McWhorter, In re

Ruling
Motion to avoid lien denied as foreclosure judgment did not convert consensual mortgage lien into a judicial lien. (Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-061

Wills, In re

Ruling
Debtors avoided judicial lien as total encumbrances exceeded property value and impaired homestead exemption. (Bankr. D. Nev.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 27, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-062

Wolfe, In re

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to her share of proceeds from sale of former marital home in which she claimed a valid homestead exemption. (Bankr. E.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Choice Between Federal and State Law; Alternative Exemptions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-086

Hiefield, In re

Ruling
Action seeking interpretation of bankruptcy court lien avoidance order was not barred by claim preclusion. (Bankr. D. Or.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-087

Uriostegui, In re--Uriostegui v. Dowling

Ruling
Homestead exemption allowed as fraud occurred before debtor acted in fiduciary capacity as trustee. (B.A.P. 9th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; When Homestead May Not be Exempted; Property Acquired Post - petition; Securities Law Violations, Fiduciary Fraud or Criminal Acts Causing Personal Injury or Death.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-038

Crosby, In re

Ruling
Exemption claims upheld as debtor held valid interest at time of filing despite later improper transfers. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Filing of List by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-037

Romo, In re

Ruling
Debtors could claim increased state homestead exemption amount that had taken effect prior to the petition date. (Bankr. D.N.M.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property; Avoidance.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 27, 2025 , LexisNexis #0425-085