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Chapter 13 fraud

Asked over 2 years ago - Salt Lake City, UT

my daughter & her husband filed a chapter 13 a year ago. just recently they sold two boats and there pop up tent to purchase another newer pop up tent. shouldn't this money have gone to the chapter 13 trustee to help pay off there debts, they did not even tell there lawyer of these assets.

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Jeffrey Daniel Larkin

Reputation Level 15

Answered over 2 years ago. Bankruptcy Attorney in Carlsbad, CA.

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If they failed to disclose assets on purpose in their bankruptcy they are committing bankruptcy fraud and should be reported to the US Trustee.

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Jonathan H Levy

Reputation Level 19

Answered over 2 years ago. International Law Attorney in Washington, DC.

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Yes, it may be bankruptcy fraud however this does not sound like a lot of money is involved. Additionally, a Chapter 13 does involve paying back the creditors.

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