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The filer maintains all non-exempt property as long as unsecuredcreditors get the value of the non-exempt asset under the Chapter 13 repayment plan. Rather than that, you will pay an amount equal to the value of the non-exempt property to your unsecuredcreditors (creditors whose debt is not covered by collateral).
If you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, our attorneys can guide you through the process of eliminating unsecured debts, such as credit card balances, medical expenses, and personalloans, within a matter of months. With secured debts, your creditors have the right to seize the collateral property if you default on payments.
If you are not, this test determines how much you are required to pay back to your unsecuredcreditors in a Chapter 13 reorganization. Mortgages and car loans are both considered secured debts because they both have backing collateral. This is a test that determines if you are eligible for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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