With chapter 7 bankruptcy, putting a value on your assets is of utmost importance.Each state gives debtors limited exemptions to protect assets, so the proper value of your belongings is crucial. Now, in general, the trustee in your chapter 7 case is not interested in the small stuff like your spoons, your old tv from 1984 etc. The trustee is looking for assets of value that can be liquidated to pay your creditors, such as new electronics, collectibles - autographs, memorabilia, vehicles,...
U is for Unsecured Debt in bankruptcy
Unsecured debt is the debt most debtors in bankruptcy are looking to discharge. This includes credit cards, medical bills, utility bills. It also covers repossessions, broken leases and foreclosure deficiencies.Tax debt and child support are also labeled as unsecured debts, but these take on different dischargability issues. Most unsecured debts are dischargeable in bankruptcy. The notable exceptions are domestic support obligations (DSO's) namely child support and...