More Articles by Cara O'Neill
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Can the Bankruptcy Trustee Get an Inheritance I Received a Few Years Into My Chapter 13 Case?
In most bankruptcy courts, you'll report the inheritance if received within 180 days of a Chapter 7 filing. In Chapter 13, you'll pay an amount equal to the inheritance through your plan.
What Happens If You Don't Make Your Chapter 13 Plan Payments?
Not paying a Chapter 13 payment will result in the dismissal of your case. Your creditors can collect any balances owed, plus interest, and resume collection lawsuits, foreclosures, repossessions, garnishments, and other collection actions.
Should I File for Bankruptcy If I Have Equity in My Home?
If you have equity in your home, the state or federal homestead exemption available to you, the bankruptcy chapter you qualify to file, and your financial circumstances will determine whether bankruptcy is a good idea.
Can You Discharge an SBA Business Loan in Bankruptcy?
Debtors can "discharge" or eliminate an obligation to repay an SBA loan in some situations but might need to give up assets voluntarily pledged as collateral for the loan.
Red Flags the Bankruptcy Trustee Looks for at the Meeting of Creditors
At the 341 meeting of creditors, the bankruptcy trustee appointed to the case will ask you questions under oath about any unusual entries in the bankruptcy petition that could indicate that you’re hiding or misrepresenting income or assets.
How to Protect Your Bank Accounts in Bankruptcy
Learn how to use state and federal bankruptcy exemptions to protect cash and bank balances in Chapters 7 and 13, as well as steps to avoid losing funds when bankruptcy exemptions aren't sufficient or available.
What Happens When the Court Dismisses a Bankruptcy Case Without Prejudice?
Learn why a bankruptcy court might dismiss your case without prejudice and why you can file the case again, although you might lose some protection from the automatic stay.
Can I File an Emergency Bankruptcy Petition to Stop a Foreclosure Sale?
When you don't have time to prepare the entire bankruptcy petition, an emergency or "skeleton" bankruptcy petition will trigger the automatic stay and stop foreclosure. Filing the remaining documents within 14 days will avoid dismissal.
Your Checking and Savings Accounts in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Learn how to protect funds in a checking or savings account in Chapter 13 bankruptcy using exemptions and other banking issues that might arise in bankruptcy.
Special Rules for Military Members in Bankruptcy
Find out how filing for bankruptcy could affect your ability to enlist in the military and how special rules could help you qualify for Chapter 7 if you are a disabled veteran or are on active military duty.