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My mother is a senior with credit card debt and is essentially judgment proof because she only receives pension and social security, no other income or assets. Do social security benefits get reported in Chapter 7 filing papers in NY?
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
Social Security Benefits are included monthly income in Schedule I but are excluded from the Means Test. The Means Test is the initial threshold for determining Chapter 7 qualification. Her pension would be included in the Means Test. Chapter 7 gives peace of mind to an elderly person who does not... View More 
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
Contact your local bankruptcy court by going to the United States Bankruptcy court website for your locality. They will help you.
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