Overview Articles
Overview Articles
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Can I File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Keep My Property?
Many people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and keep all of their property while getting rid of their debts.
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What Happens to Jointly Owned Property in an Individual Bankruptcy?
Learn how joint property is treated in an individual bankruptcy depending on whether you live in a community property or common law state. This article provides a general overview only. Potential bankruptcy filers should consult a local bankruptcy lawyer to determine how a bankruptcy filing will affect their property.
Protecting and Keeping Cash, Checking Accounts, and Income During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Protecting and Keeping Cash, Checking Accounts, and Income During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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Are My Wages Protected in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Whether you can keep your wages in Chapter 7 bankruptcy depends on when you earned the income and the exemption laws of your state.
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How to Protect Your Bank Accounts in Bankruptcy
Find out what steps you can take to keep your bank account funds safe during bankruptcy and how to avoid bankruptcy problems. You'll learn about using state and federal bankruptcy exemptions to protect cash and bank balances in Chapters 7 and 13 and why it's a good idea to open a new bank account before filing for bankruptcy.
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What Happens to Your Bank Accounts in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Protecting money in a savings or checking account isn't always easy in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Learn about the problems you could encounter, how to protect bank account funds using a wildcard when a dedicated exemption isn't available, and other strategies for keeping your money safe.
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How Are Joint Checking Accounts Treated in Bankruptcy?
Learn what happens to joint accounts in bankruptcy and how much you must protect with a bankruptcy exemption in Chapters 7 and 13 when you don't own the funds.
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Earned Income Credit (EIC) and Bankruptcy
An anticipated tax refund is an asset in bankruptcy, and you might be entitled to a large refund if you qualify for earned income credit (EIC). Whether the trustee can go after your EIC depends on the exemption laws of your state.
Protecting and Keeping Property in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Protecting and Keeping Property in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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Can I File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Keep My Property?
Many people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and keep all of their property while getting rid of their debts.
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Can I Keep My Land If I File for Bankruptcy?
Learn how to use bankruptcy exemptions to keep your land in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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How to Keep Rental Property in Bankruptcy
If a bankruptcy exemption covers the rental property equity and you can pay the monthly mortgage payment, keeping a rental in bankruptcy is possible. Learn why it's not as easy as it sounds.
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What Happens to Jointly Owned Property in an Individual Bankruptcy?
Learn how joint property is treated in an individual bankruptcy depending on whether you live in a community property or common law state. This article provides a general overview only. Potential bankruptcy filers should consult a local bankruptcy lawyer to determine how a bankruptcy filing will affect their property.
Protecting and keeping Other Assets in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Protecting and keeping Other Assets in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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What Happens to a Settlement I Receive After Bankruptcy?
If you receive money from a lawsuit or insurance policy after bankruptcy, the money might belong to your bankruptcy estate.
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What Happens to Tax Refunds in Bankruptcy?
Learn what happens to tax refunds when filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For instance, you must protect tax refunds with a bankruptcy exemption when filing the case initially. However, you'll turn over tax refunds to the bankruptcy trustee later during the case.
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Is My 401k Account Exempt or at Risk in Bankruptcy?
In most cases, your 401k and other retirement accounts are protected in bankruptcy.
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Are Disability Benefits Protected in Bankruptcy?
Find out how bankruptcy affects SSDI, SSI, and other disability benefits.