HB 2617 is significantly altering the Arizona homestead exemption laws on December 31, 2021. Under current law, up to $150,000 in equity proceeds in a debtor’s home is exempt from collection by creditors. Additionally,...more
There has been a good amount of commentary regarding Arizona House Bill 2617, which amends the Arizona Homestead Statute, and related statutes, effective January 1, 2022. Despite what appears to be the consensus, the Bill is...more
The South Carolina Court of Appeals rejected the replacement mortgage doctrine on Nov. 25, 2020 and held a home equity line of credit had priority over a subsequent mortgage that secured refinancing of a mortgage prior in...more