Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Arizona

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can a person with mental illness file bankruptcy? this person has no steady job but has been given credit cards and car loans, on which he cannot pay back. till now his debt has been paid by a family member.

any advice helpful! thanks


Asked on 2/07/07, 7:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gloria Gong Law Office of G. Gong

Re: bankruptcy

Yes. A mentally incompetent person can file bankruptcy. I filed a bk for a client with a similar case a few years ago. You should contact an attorney in your area regarding how to proceed. Good luck.

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Answered on 2/08/07, 3:09 pm
Gerd Zimmermann zimmermann nielsen & colleagues

Re: bankruptcy

It depends how serious the mental illness is. If the person has limitation to understand business transaction there should be a conservator. If capable the person can file for bankruptcy.

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Answered on 2/07/07, 7:49 pm


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