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What is a Bankruptcy Estate?

A bankruptcy estate is the entirety of assets or property rights that can be administered by the court in a bankruptcy case. The estate is created once a bankruptcy case is filed, and it includes all interests of the debtor in any kind of property. Essentially this means that when…

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Will I lose my house in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Not unless you would like to! It is understandable to be concerned about your home when thinking about filing bankruptcy to deal with other debt concerns. As long as you are current on your payments, the mortgage company cannot and will not foreclose.  They will send out a Reaffirmation Agreement…

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If I file bankruptcy, will I lose everything?

No.  Just because you are filing for bankruptcy, it does not mean you will automatically lose everything you own.  You are entitled to claim “exemptions”, which are things that creditors cannot take from you.  You must be honest with the Court and include a list of all your assets.  To…

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