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Do you know if you go to bankruptcy court do you get discharged when you go there?
A person or persons would need to file for bankruptcy before having any contact with the court and/or bankruptcy trustee. A bankruptcy discharge is what is granted if the filing is deemed valid.
If you file taxes while in bankrupt will you get a refund?
I depends on the type of bankruptcy and your agreement with the trustee/court.
Is it unusual that a check wrote to a bankruptcy court gets signed and deposited by the trustee?
That's how it's done. Its deposited by the court actually, who not have arms and legs, that type of thing, has the trustee actually do it.
In a chapter 13 bankruptcy what if the trustee calls for an order expunging claim?
A judge or court may sometimes expunge a claim in bankruptcy court. This means that the claim is erased, as if it never happened.
Can a trustee sue a Beneficiary of a trust?
Since a beneficiary has no fiduciary responsibility to the trustee it is unlikely the trustee would encounter a situation where she would need to sue a beneficiary unless perhaps the beneficiary had stolen or damaged trust property. In that case a suit could be brought in the appropriate court. More common are suits by the beneficiaries against the trustee.
If an offer on a property that is not having the mortgage paid because the owner is going brankrupt how does the potential buyer stand legally?
If the owner has filed bankruptcy the property cannot be sold. It is in the legal possession of the trustee in bankruptcy who cannot sell any property without the permission of the court. You can contact the court for the name and contact information of the trustee and direct any questions you may have to the trustee.
How do you sue a bankrupt person?
You would need to sue via their Trustee in Bankruptcy. Those are the people that know what the bankrupt party has as assets. You would commence the action in the usual way an action is commenced.
Can a landlord sue for damages and back rent after you filed for chapter 7 bankrupcty?
There is nothing procedurally that prohibits the filing of a suit against someone who has delared bankruptcy. The bankruptcy trustee will put that landlord on a waiting list with other creditors. Of course, the practical upshot is that the bankruptcy court may find that the debtor is unable to pay any debt - then, the LL is wasting time.
In Pennsylvania does the participant in a chapter 13 need permission from the bankruptcy court to refinance property?
Yes, permission from the bankruptcy trustee/court is needed for any major financial transaction while participating in a chapter 13.
Are there any penalties or fines for selling your home after bankruptcy?
Not after the bankruptcy has been discharged. If the person is participating in a chapter 13 bankruptcy they must have the permission of the trustee/court to engage in any major financial transactions.
Can a person who surrendered their property in bankruptcy sign a deed in lieu?
A person who is engaged in a bankruptcy proceeding cannot convey property outside of the court proceeding. You should contact the trustee in bankruptcy for advice because the court will want to review the transaction. You will likely need a court order to execute the deed.
What type of attorney protects creditors when there is a bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy trustee.
