Purchases Made Prior to Bankruptcy
A Sacramento attorney advises on purchases made prior to filing for bankruptcy...
With the warmer months approaching, it’s not uncommon for people to make seasonal purchases such as vacations and other big ticket items on credit. Perhaps you are relying on a substantial tax return, or hoping that your financial situation will improve come fall. If for any reason, a person is soon thereafter in a situation where they are unable to pay for the items purchased, and also find themselves needing to file for bankruptcy, the items purchased may be considered part of the bankruptcy estate and recovered.
A debtor who qualified for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy will be eligible to discharge all of their unsecured debts such as credit card debts or personal bank loans. From a creditor’s perspective, based on the item purchased, it may be worth it to challenge the debtor’s bankruptcy petition and force the debtor to pay back some of the debt. To be safe, it is best not to make any big ticket purchases for at least a year prior to filing for bankruptcy.
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