Creditors generally cannot seize funds in a 529 college savings plan or a custodial account for a child, as these accounts are often protected from creditors. However, if the account owner is a parent or guardian and they face bankruptcy or legal judgments, creditors might be able to access the funds. Additionally, if the account is considered part of the parent’s assets during asset evaluation for financial aid, it could impact the child’s eligibility for aid. It’s important to consult with a financial advisor or legal expert for specific situations.
Saskatchewan has a "seize and sue" law, which allows creditors to seize property as a means of enforcing a judgment. This process enables creditors to take possession of the debtor's assets to satisfy outstanding debts. However, specific procedures and regulations govern the seizure process to protect both creditors' rights and debtors' interests. Always consult legal counsel for detailed guidance on this matter.
Your 401K account is exempt from creditors when you file BK. So leave the account alone. If you withdraw money and transfer it to another type of account, then the BK trustee can seize that money. Because of that, it is NEVER advisable to withdraw from your 401K when a BK is possible in the future.
If creditors believe the person is trying to remove funds from accounts to keep them from bankruptcy proceedings; creditors can petition the court to freeze all accounts/assets. A bank cannot arbitraily seize account funds unless the depositer has a loan with the bank which includes a set off provision. Even then the bankruptcy trustee can request the funds be returned and included as assets in the bankruptcy.
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A creditor cannot seize your bank account. A creditor can sue for payment, and a court could order you to pay, but even then your bank account would not be seized. Sometimes paychecks are garnished, meaning a portion of them are taken to pay a debt, but only when ordered by a court, and never the entire amount of the paycheck. Bank accounts can also be frozen by a court, when there is a legal dispute that involves that account. Freezing an account prevents any transactions, but it is not the same as seizing the account.Another View: Disagree, in part, with the above answer. While the lienholder cannot "seize" control of "your bank account" IF the respondant is attempting to shield their assets against a court ordered lien judgment, the judge CAN order that funds equal to the judgment be paid to the plaintiff from the identified account.
No. Once filed, no one can seize or tey and collect anything with out court approval.
Not without the approval of the court
Yes.
It depends. Bank accounts can be seized, however, this is subject to limitation. Creditors must send out a Notice of Rights to the debtor which includes a Motion to Claim Exempt Property before they can execute on a judgment and seize a bank account. The debtor can claim the bank account as exempt if it contains less than a certain amount of property. Even if it is not claimed as exempt, wages in North Carolina earned within the past 60 days are not subject to execution, nor are certain federal benefits. Also, property of a spouse cannot be taken to satisfy a judgment against a defendant if the judgment is not also against the spouse. Still, creditors frequently seize first and ask questions later. Most people don't do anything about even an illegal seizure because they believe they cannot afford an attorney. The truth is that if the seizure is illegal, the law requires the creditors to return the money AND pay the debtor's attorney fees. If your bank account has been seized, contact an attorney to know your rights.
Seize and sell any property in the U.S. that the debtor owns/has including bank accounts.
yes
== == no they can not do so for a medical bill.