In a Chapter 7 Conversion, Where the Debtor Resides Determines Who Keeps an Asset’s Appreciation

Journal Issue

July 2025

Column Name

Consumer Point/Counterpoint

Bankruptcy Code

348

522

541

valuation

Topic Tags

Consumer Bankruptcy

Journal Date

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 12:00

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In a Chapter 7 Conversion, Where the Debtor Resides Determines Who Keeps an Asset’s Appreciation

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