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Can the bank seize assets in the bank during a bankruptcy?
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.
How soon after receiving a settlement from an accident can you file bankruptcy?
This will be considered an asset. You cannot file bankruptcy if you have a number of assets that can be used to pay your creditors. Depending on the amount of the settlement, you should wait years to file bankruptcy.
If you are not paying your creditors will you lose the money in your bank accounts in the bankruptcy?
Yes, once the bankruptcy is filed checking and savings accounts become part of the debtor's assets and the accounts will be "frozen" until the trustee determines the amount of funds that are not exempt under BK law and can be seized to pay creditors.
If you want file bankruptcy on credit cards of a large amount could you lose your house to pay off creditors?
How a home is handled in bankruptcy depends on the type of BK filed, state or federal or a combination of the two. In chapter 7, all nonexempt assets are liquidated to pay creditors. The state or federal homestead exemption would apply in regards to the home. In a chapt. 13, debts are consolidated and a payment plan of 3-5 years is set up to repay creditors. And any secured debts are usually reaffirmed with the lender. You can refer to the bankruptcy statues of your state to ascertain if your home is protected by the homestead exemption amount.
What happens to the stockholders when a corporation files for bankruptcy?
When a corporation files for bankruptcy, stockholders may lose the value of their investment as the company's assets are used to pay off debts to creditors. Stockholders are typically last in line to receive any remaining funds after creditors are paid, which means they may not receive any compensation for their shares.
Would assets in an inherited ira be protected from creditors in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
No the IRA would no longer be protected having been inherited.
Any assets remaining after bankruptcy is declared go to the?
creditors
What is chapter 7?
Chapter 7 bankruptcy protects you from creditors and sells your non secured assets to pay the creditors that you owe. If you do not own an assets, you will not have to pay the creditors and the debt will be forgiven.
Is my 401k and IRA protected from foreclosure?
If by "foreclosure" you mean that the mortgage lender is taking your home back, yes they are prtected. However, if you really mean BANKRUPTCY, no, they are NOT protected, since they are assets you can use to reimburse your creditors.
Are assets in a 401k protected if you file bankruptcy?
Yes.
What assets are protected against a judgment in a wrongful death civil suit?
Each state has different laws on what assets can be protected from judgment creditors.
What is a legal proceeding for distributing to creditors the assets of those unable to pay their debts?
Bankruptcy
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.
Is property held in an irrevocable trust protected in bankruptcy?
Can you protect your assets from bankruptcy by placing them in an irrevocable trust?
Can assets be protected from a personal injury judgment by filing bankruptcy?
Yes. Consult a knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney.
Can the bank seize assets in the bank during a bankruptcy?
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.
What happens to my paid off car in a bankruptcy?
Owned assets are auctioned off to repay all creditors.
