Legal Question in Bankruptcy in New York

I own a car with no further payments due on it...If I file bankruptcy will my car be taken from me?


Asked on 5/27/10, 5:50 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

There would be no reason to take your car from you.

What type of bankruptcy are you planning on filing, a chapter 7 or 13?

Antoinette M. Wooten

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Answered on 5/27/10, 8:59 am
Diana Revzin Law Office of Diana Revzin

It depends if the value of the car is over the NY exemption of $2400. If so, you can negotiate with the trustee and pay him a certain sum of money to keep the car. If you choose not to do that, the trustee has the right to sell the car to pay the proceeds to the creditors.

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Answered on 5/27/10, 9:02 am
Robbie L. Vaughn, Esq. The Law Firm of Vaughn & Weber, PLLC

Maybe.

It depends on the value of the vehicle. You should speak with a knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney. Most offer a free consultation. All the best.

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Answered on 5/28/10, 3:33 am
Pasquale Calcagno Calcagno & Associates, PLLC

I congratulate you for taking the first steps in seeking a fresh start. The answer to your questions of whether the bankruptcy court will take your car is, it depends. In New York, you have an exemption up to a certain amount. The value of the car is, obviously, is a key factor in determining whether the trustee would take the car and sell it (assuming that you are filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. By the way, what are you interested in filing, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Call me, Pasquale Calcagno, Esq., for a free, no-obligation consultation at 1(800)WE-FIGHT. Bankruptcy is an option but not your only option. Our consultation is in depth and takes into consideration all of the options available. We consider Bankruptcy a last resort.

We have convenient locations all over New York and can even have an attorney come to you. Good luck to you and I hope to hear from you soon.

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Answered on 5/28/10, 7:48 am


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