Bankruptcy Exemptions (property you may keep)

South Carolina Bankruptcy Laws

South Carolina Bankruptcy Laws

July 28th, 2010  |  No Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott What are "South Carolina bankruptcy laws?"  Technically speaking, there really is no such thing as South Carolina bankruptcy law.  But this doesn’t mean South ... Continue Reading »

Bankruptcy and Cash Value Insurance

Bankruptcy and Cash Value Insurance

June 30th, 2010  |  No Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott In a recent decision South Carolina Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites upheld a debtor’s claim of exemption in his cash value life insurance under South Carolina ... Continue Reading »

What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? (Part Two)

What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? (Part Two)

April 29th, 2010  |  No Comments ››

Written by Summerville Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Chapter 13 bankruptcy is all about payments.  As I've said before, the Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee is happy if you "pay early and pay often."  That's ... Continue Reading »

Bankruptcy for Senior Citizens: Older Clients Have Unique Needs

Bankruptcy for Senior Citizens: Older Clients Have Unique Needs

January 31st, 2010  |  No Comments ››

Guest Post Written by Atlanta Bankruptcy Lawyer, Jonathan Ginsberg Bankruptcy lawyers throughout the country report a significant increase in the number of seniors seeking federal bankruptcy protection. In my Atlanta area bankruptcy practice, ... Continue Reading »

Can Creditors Take My Retirement Funds? (Part Two)

Can Creditors Take My Retirement Funds? (Part Two)

December 5th, 2009  |  2 Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott In "Can Creditors Take My Retirement Funds ? (Part One)" I discussed the protection offered under both state and federal law for retirement assets such as ... Continue Reading »

Limits of Bankruptcy (What Bankruptcy Can’t Do)

Limits of Bankruptcy (What Bankruptcy Can’t Do)

November 18th, 2009  |  No Comments ››

Written by Summerville Bankruptcy Attorney, Russell A. DeMott If you're considering filing bankruptcy, you need to know what bankruptcy can do for you.  You also need to have a clear understanding of what bankruptcy ... Continue Reading »

Can Creditors Take My Retirement Funds? (Part One)

Can Creditors Take My Retirement Funds? (Part One)

October 29th, 2009  |  No Comments ››

[caption id="attachment_512" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Photo by Michael Mulligan"][/caption] Written by Summerville Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Clients are naturally concerned about their retirement funds.  And they should be.  All of us will get to ... Continue Reading »

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