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Are Funds Received as the Beneficiary of an IRA Property of the Estate in Bankruptcy?

IRA BeneficiaryWhen an individual files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, the debtor’s non-exempt assets become property of the estate that is used to pay creditors. “Property of the estate” is a defined term under the Bankruptcy Code, so a disputed question in many cases is: What assets are, in fact, available to creditors? Read More ›

Categories: Chapter 7, Eastern District of Michigan, Estate Planning