In Re Brooks

MEMORANDUM OPINION OVERRULING TRUSTEE’S OBJECTION TO DEBTOR’S EXEMPTION CLAIM

MARVIN ISGUR, Bankruptcy Judge.

For the reasons set forth below, the Court overrules the chapter 13 Trustee’s objection to Mr. Patrick Ezell Brooks, Ill’s exemption claim of a Bank of America checking account valued at $21,700.00.

1.Procedural and Factual Background

Mr. Brooks filed for chapter 13 relief on November 10, 2008. The Trustee objected to Mr. Brooks’ plan confirmation based on two exemption claims (docket no. 42). Subsequently, Mr. Brooks amended Schedule C (docket no. 46) such that only one exemption claim…