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Q: Washington State exemptions US BK a Personal Injury exemption of $16,150 is allowed. Can this be doubled filing jointly?
Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Jan 19, 2012

It can be doubled only if the funds were awarded to both husband and wife.

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Q: What if your landlord is hiding assets and wants you to go along with it
Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Dec 8, 2011

Bankruptcy Fraud is a Federal Offense, which can result in serious prison time and or files. This may place you in an uncomfortable position, but you should be upfront, nonconfrontational, and tell him, in a friendly, but direct manner, "sorry, but I cannot do this". If he continues to... View More

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