Question

Describe the personal assets that are protected under Chapter 13. Describe the basic eligibility requirements for filing under Chapter 13.\

Answer 1

Both the state and the federal law define the exempt (protected) assets of chapter 13, so they may change from one state to another, but the following are the most basic ones, they are regulated by federal law, and considered common in all the 50 states:

- Family homes (homestead)

- Cars

- Household items

- Household furniture

- Personal items like clothes and jewelry

The main condition to be eligible for chapter 13 is demonstrate to the court that you have enough income after subtract basic allowed expenses and obligatory payments on secured debts. The main idea behind chapter 13 is the reorganization of your assets and create a repayment plan to pay back your debts usually over a period of 3 to 5 years. Another condition is that your debt cannot exceed $1’184.200 and you must be current in your income taxes.