On August 23rd of 2005, Hurricane Katrina formed during the Atlantic Hurricane season and devastated New Orleans and all of the Coast of Louisiana. Loss of property and life caused a change in the lives of those living along the coastline. Due to the massive destruction, for those people filing bankruptcy in Louisiana leaner restrictions will be allotted.
The new bankruptcy forms will still be filled out but specific restrictions will be set aside, such as the use of the means test that is now state law. In October of 2005 a bankruptcy act requiring credit counseling and a means test evaluation were passed in several states. These requirements however are being waived in order to show sympathy and to provide aid for the numerous families affected by Katrina.
There are specific assets that are to be exempt. Assets are divided into nine categories including homestead, insurance, miscellaneous, personal property, public benefits, tools of the trade and wages. These exemptions vary between states. Though there are variations on bankruptcy laws and procedures, the overall process is the same. Evaluations are performed where finances including income, assets and debt...
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