Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Florida

i filed chapter 7 Feb of 2011. in aug of the same year I was rear-ended and I did report it to the trustee. The trustee approved the settlemnet so my question is if any money is left over do I get it? no creditors put any leins on it, their deadlines passed


Asked on 12/05/12, 6:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

R. Jason de Groot R. Jason de Groot, P.A.

This is what is known as a post-petition chose in action. It is not part of your bankruptcy estate and no creditor can get any of it. Indeed, the trustee cannot get any of it either.

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Answered on 12/05/12, 7:06 am


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