If I filed for Chapter 13 bankrupcy 3 years ago and have a structured settlement that I want to get in a lump sum, is my trustee going to allow this?
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If I filed for Chapter 13 bankrupcy 3 years ago and have a structured settlement that I want to get in a lump sum, is my trustee going to allow this?
Asked on February 26, 2013 under Bankruptcy Law, Iowa
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Given what you have written about as to the structured settlement that you want to receive in one lump um, assuming you have abided by the terms of your Chapter 13 bankruptcy your bankruptcy trustee most likely will allow you to receive the money you desire.
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