Can I Collect Rent If I Surrendering Rental Properties in Bankruptcy in Massachusetts?

I note that you ask your question under the "Chapter 13" practice area. I will answer the question in terms of a Chapter 13 case, then, as the...

If you otherwise qualify for a Chapter 7, I doubt your banked PTO/Vacation time will impact your eligibility in terms of income. After all, once...

Does the make and model of my vehicle really matter in a bankruptcy?

This is a matter of good faith. Perhaps it is entirely natural and explainable for a bank executive who was fired to be driving a recent...

I filed Chapter 7 in IL a few months ago and would like to now give up the exempted car that I still owe money on. Can I do this

Assuming the creditor was listed in your bankruptcy and you did not reaffirm, the debt has been or will be discharged. You will probably lose the...

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Can someone tell me what the Federal Exemptions are for maximum cash on hand and the maximum amount of cash I am allowed

Assuming that you are able to use all of your d(5) on cash, meaning you do not need to exempt any other property using it, and you can claim the...

How do I get a letter of consent if I filed chapter 7 pro se?

Presumably they want a letter from your attorney allowing them to talk to you and protecting them on the off chance they violate the Automatic...

In the Eastern District of Michigan, it is common to calculate the expenses of both spouses to determine disposable income in the budget. I cannot...

Chapter 7 discharge and house sale

It may be worth your while to sell rather than permit a foreclosure. If you can sell the house for more than what is owed, you would get to keep...

Half-used Roundtrip Airfare in Bankruptcy? Exemptions in bankruptcy?

So many issues, so few characters available in the answer block. Yes, it is an asset. No, it is probably not a luxury item, though in...

My chapter 13 was "completed without discharge" because of filing within the 4 years after filing a chapter 7.

Your lawyer should certainly have noticed this issue and advised you. That said, it is possible that you were advised about this issue but have...