Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Georgia
Can a bankruptcy trustee accelerate a structured settlement lump sum not due for 7 years after filing filing bankruptcy and then get paid as the trustee and also as the attorney filing for the acceleration?
Asked on 2/04/10, 5:59 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle
Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC
Often, yes, but that is a question for the lawyers in the case and the Judge who has to approve it all.
Answered on 2/09/10, 6:07 am
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Maybe. Without reading the petition, the structured settlement and what the trustee filed there is no way to answer. The attorney for the debtor is the one who will know the answer.
Answered on 2/09/10, 7:48 am
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