In broad terms, there are two types of Chapter 7 bankruptcy case: “asset” and “no asset”. Most Chapter 7 filers have no asset cases. What that means is their assets, i.e. personal belongings and real estate, are exempt (protected) under the bankruptcy rules. Practically speaking, in a no asset case there isn’t anything for the…Read more
How Long Do Creditors Have To File A Proof Of Claim?
If you file Chapter 13 bankruptcy or have any non-exempt assets that the trustee can liquidate in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your creditors will receive a notice that they need to file a proof of claim if they want to be paid. The claim must show the basis of your debt and how much you…Read more