Q: A business owing me 30000 dollars when bankrupt on me.what can I do.
A: You can file a proof of claim in the bankruptcy so that you receive a proportional distribution of the funds the court finds available to distribute. You can follow the progress in the case so that if it fails and a discharge is denied you can sue to collect your money. You can read the schedules that are filed describing assets and liabilities. If you know about assets that are hidden or not included, you can notify the US Trustees office and the trustee assigned to the case. If you believe that money was borrowed from you based on fraud, you can consult with an attorney about whether it might be worthwhile to sue in the bankruptcy court.
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