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‘13’ Debtors Need to Know Whether They Lose Appreciation When They Sell a Home
One of the biggest unanswered questions in chapter 13 sometimes forces debtors to keep homes they need to sell or strips away appreciation if they are forced to sell.
Are Chapter 13 Creditors Entitled to Proceeds from a Post-Confirmation Tort Claim?
The Code and the Rules are unclear about a chapter 13 debtor’s obligation to disclose assets acquired post-petition that were not derived from income.
Post-Petition Appreciation in the Value of a Home Goes to Creditors in Chapter 13
Courts are deeply split on a chapter 13 debtor’s ability to keep the appreciation in an exempt home, whether or not the case converts to chapter 7.