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Georgia’s New $50,000 Homestead Exemption (And Why It’s Really Worth More)

On July 1, 2026 the Georgia Homestead Exemption increases from $21,500.00 to $50,000.00 for an individual debtor, or a double exemption of $100,000.00 if a non-filing spouse is also a co-owner. This is a dramatic increase for Georgia, and opens up Chapter 7 for many people who are facing bankruptcy and may otherwise have had… Continue Reading

Terms of Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan Prohibit Malpractice Claim Against Debtor’s Counsel

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals issues a reminder to debtors’ counsel that they can protect themselves with beneficial (boilerplate) terms in a Chapter 11 Plan. In In re SC SJ Holdings, LLC, 2024 WL 1328233 (3rd. Cir. March 28, 2024), the Debtor was the owner of a hotel that was operated by Accor Management… Continue Reading