Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

Yes. If you have an attorney, have them contact the creditor and arrange for the surrender of the vehicle. If you do not have an attorney, call the lender and advise them that you want to surrender the vehicle as a part of your bankruptcy. They will generally send a recovery agent to come get the car from you.

*Due to the limitations of the LawGuru Forums, The Gibbs Law Firm, APC's (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided is general and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence. As required by 11 U.S.C. �528, we must now disclose that, "We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Assistance we provide with respect to Debt Relief may involve bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code."

You should have an attorney arrange for you to hand over your auto to the bank. Depending upon the nature of your case and your goals/expectations, your attorney may advise you to simply call bank and arrange to hand over the vehicle. I would highly recommend that you consult with an attorney to determine the best strategy for your individual situation in light of your goals and expectations.