In re Blankenship

DECISION AND ORDER

ROSS W. KRUMM, Bankruptcy Judge.

A hearing was held on May 24, 2000, to consider the objection by John G. Leake, Trustee (hereinafter the “Trustee”) to the homestead deed filed by Ralph Blankenship (hereinafter the “Debtor”). At the conclusion of the hearing, the parties were given until June 9, 2000, to file any written authority regarding the ability of the Debtor to file an amended homestead deed beyond the statutory deadline which reduces the claim of equity in his real estate in order to allow an exemption of tax refunds. Both parties submitted written authority.

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