A proof of claim is a crucial component of the bankruptcy process that allows creditors to assert their right to payment from the debtor’s bankruptcy estate.
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Bankruptcy and inheritance
Bankruptcy and inheritance in Chapter 13 bankruptcy: If you receive an inheritance while you are in the midst of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan, most courts will require that you pay this amount into your Chapter 13 plan. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case you propose a plan to repay your creditors over a… Continue reading Bankruptcy and inheritance
Bankruptcy and tax refunds
Many people have questions about bankruptcy and tax refunds. Some come to see their income tax refunds as a type of yearly bonus. In reality these refunds are usually caused by having paid too much in taxes during the past year. Many times people come to rely upon these refunds for planned yearly spending to… Continue reading Bankruptcy and tax refunds
Tax refunds and bankruptcy
Some people come to see their income tax refunds as a yearly bonus. In reality these refunds are usually caused by a taxpayer having paid too much in taxes during the past year. Sometimes people have even come to rely upon these refunds for planned yearly spending to catch up on bills, go on vacation,… Continue reading Tax refunds and bankruptcy