Q: I was in a car wreck that totaled my car so I converted to CH 7 bankruptcy from 13 will I get any of the settlement?
I was in 13 when it happened, but before the settlement was in I had converted to 7.
A: You should discuss this privately with your bankruptcy attorney. If you don't have one, you might want to seek the counsel of one in your local area as soon as possible.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
A: You need to discuss this with your lawyer. If you don’t have one, hire s competent attorney if you hope to see that settlement.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
A: Depnds on timing, the trustee and many other factors. You need to a)get the view of the attorney representing you for the car wreck, and b) whoever represented you in the 13. If no one get at least a consult.
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