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When does a person need a trustee?
In bankruptcies a trustee is needed in all cases to administer the assets or determine that there are no assets. The court appoints the trustee in chapter 7 and 13. The creditors determine who will act as a trustee in chapter 11, usually. A trustee is needed if a person establishes a trust.
Can you sell my home while in a chapter 13 bankrupcty and keep the profits?
You will need to obtain the consent of the Chapter 7 trustee before selling any property of the bankruptcy estate.
How can you find out the status of a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Contact the trustee who is in charge of the case.
Can you change from a chapter 13 to a chapter 7 if you have 1 year or two to go in your bankruptcy in Louisiana if so how?
Converting a 13 to a Chapter 7 is not uncommon and is usually allowed. The first step in the procedure should be contacting the Chapter 13 BK trustee. The trustee will be able to inform the involved parties if they qualify for the conversion.
If you are in bankruptcy can you still purchase a new or used car?
If it is chapter 7 and has not been discharged then, no. If it is a chapter 13 then the bankruptcy filer would need the permissin of the trustee to make any major financial transactions.
What does a trustee do in Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings?
In Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, a trustee is responsible for overseeing the liquidation of the debtor's assets to repay creditors. They review the debtor's financial information, sell non-exempt assets, and distribute the proceeds to creditors.
How to Sell house before chapter 7 discharge?
If you are in a chapter 7, you cannot sell any property without permission from the court and the knowledge of the trustee. Get a lawyer if you do not have one.
Can you lease a car in chapter 13 bankruptcy without getting permission from the trustee?
You will need permission from the trustee before doing anything financial while in chapter 13 bankruptcy. You will have already signed paperwork agreeing to full disclosure with your trustee when you filed.
What are the types of files?
It depends on if its for an individual or business. For an individual there is Chapter 7 and 13. In chapter 7 you will basically repay your debt at a reasonable amount to a trustee over the course of 5 years. In Chapter 13 your assets, (home car) are safe as long as you make the payments to the trustee. In Chapter 7 basically every debt is wiped out (but you'll take a big hit on your credit score) and your assets are not safe. A trustee can order your assets (car,home) to be sold to pay off your creditors.
Do i have to give tax refund tpchapter 13 that was filed last 2013?
If the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is still active you probably will need to turn over this to the Chapter 13 Trustee. At the least you need to ask the Trustee about the refund amount and if it must be submitted or not.
What happens if you miss your meeting of creditors in a California Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
You will probably receive one more chance. You need to have your lawyer contact the bankruptcy trustee and see if it can be rescheduled.
Can you buy a timeshare for a condo while still in a Chapter 13 or do you need the trustee's permission to do so?
No. All financial transactions that are not considered necessities have to have the trustee's agreement in advance.
