A Creditor’s Precautionary Motion about the Automatic Stay
A creditor might file a motion to avoid violating the stay, or to get permission to take some action other than collect a debt.
“Property of the Estate” Excludes Powers You Exercise for Another’s Benefit
If you have a power of attorney over someone's assets, or any similar power, those assets are not affected by your bankruptcy case.
The Practicalities of “Preferences”
Preferences can be dangerous but can also present potential opportunities. So although not all that common, they're worth knowing about.
“Pre-Petition” and “Post-Petition” Assets in Chapter 7
Pre-petition assets are "property of the bankruptcy estate," part of your Chapter 7 case. Post-petition assets are not.
