Question

Paul had a great job as a bank executive. Unfortunately, his bank came under scrutiny by federal regulators, and although Paul had done nothing illegal, he ended up being fired. Unfortunately for Paul, he had a number of debts. Among his assets were a house worth $250,000 on which he owed $150,000 to a bank that held a security interest; three vehicles; an expensive watch worth $5,000; and $120,000 in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). He owed $900 per month in child support to his ex-wife Suzy and was behind on payments in the amount of $1,800. He also owed $2,000 in wages consisting of four months of back pay to Bob who took care of Paul's landscaping needs and swimming pool care. All creditors angrily demanded payment from liquidation of Paul's assets. Paul, on the other hand, claims that he needs all the above-mentioned assets and that he should not have to give up anything. Only federal bankruptcy exemptions apply to Paul's case. Which of the following is true regarding Paul's claim to his Individual Retirement Account (IRA)?
a. The IRA is entirely exempt from the claims of creditors.
b. The IRA is entirely subject to the claims of creditors.
c. The IRA is exempt up to $1,000.
d. The IRA is exempt up to $10,000.
e. The IRA is exempt up to $100,000.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is "Choice a".

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