In Re Fink

MEMORANDUM DECISION ON TRUSTEE’S OBJECTION TO EXEMPTION

MARGARET DEE McGARITY, Chief Judge.

This matter came before the Court on the chapter 7 trustee’s objection to the debtor’s claim of $20,200 as a homestead exemption. The debtor opposed the objection and the parties filed briefs explaining their respective positions. This a core proceeding under 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(B), and the Court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1334. This decision constitutes the court’s findings of facts and conclusions of law pursuant to Fed. R. Bank. P. 7052.

BACKGROUND

On March 19, 2009, Daniel A. Fink filed for…