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What Assets Can I Keep in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Illinois?

There are two ways to keep an asset in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case. The first occurs when the asset has no equity. This mainly applies to assets with secured debt. In this case, if the fair market value of the asset (such as a car) minus the amount owed on the debt equals zero, […]

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