If I’m going to file Chapter 7, is there any way to save my inheritance?
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If I’m going to file Chapter 7, is there any way to save my inheritance?
My parents have a living Trust my father has passed on and my mother is not doing well. I have been through a devastating divorce that has left me in a financial mess with huge debt.
Asked on May 19, 2014 under Estate Planning, Arizona
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Under federal bankruptcy law, your inheritance would not at all be impacted on a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. Before you file, I suggest that you consult with a bankruptcy attorney in your locality. One can be found on attorneypages.com to assist you in making any decision to file or not.
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