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My brother and his wife have named me and my mom as creditors in their bankruptcy. They borrowed $4,000 about a year ago. When they borrowed the money we signed a hand written agreement that my brothers truck, 4 wheel motorcycle, and 2 wheel motorcycle would be collateral for the loan. We have possesion of the truck but not the pink slip. I need to know how his bankruptcy is going to affect us? Can the court require we give the truck back? Can the court require them to give us the pink slip to the truck, as well as the motorcycles? Would it be worth it for us to attend the Meeting of Creditors?
Optional Information: State/Country relating to question: California Already Tried: Nothing
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We did not do a lien because we were trying to give him a chance to pay the loan back. What does the trustee do with the vehicle?
What if we no longer have the vehicle?
Should we go to the meeting of creditors?
I am happy to answer your follow-up questionsWe did not do a lien because we were trying to give him a chance to pay the loan back. What does the trustee do with the vehicle? The trustee will sell the vehicle and distribute the proceeds among the creditorsWhat if we no longer have the vehicle?the trustee may possibly file suit against you Should we go to the meeting of creditors?it may be helpfulI think this is what you wanted to know. Please let me know if I have answered your question
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I did more research on this matter. We live in California, and what I read makes it sound like most, if not all, his property will be considered exempt and he will get to keep the truck. What do you think?
I do not know your brothers financial position or what exemption system he has chosenHere are the exemptions for California:http://www.bankruptcyinformation.com/CA_exemp.htmYou can see that system I allows a $1900 vehicle exemption and system II provides a motor vehicle exemption of $2275