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In re Scott

In re Scott

Ruling
Only trustee could disclaim inheritance to which debtor became entitled within 180 days of petition date.
Procedural posture

The debtors filed a motion to approve the renunciation and disclaimer of an inheritance. The chapter 13 Trustee objected. The debtors asked the court to approve a renunciation and disclaimer of an inheritance to which the wife debtor became entitled due to her mother's death. She became entitled to the inheritance within 180 of the filing of the petition.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 20, 2008 , LexisNexis #0308-088