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In re Portell

In re Portell

Ruling
Debtor spouse’s postpetition inheritance was property of that spouse’s estate only and couldbe used to pay that spouse’s creditors. (Bankr. W.D. Mo.)
Issue(s)
Could debtor use a portion of a postpetition inheritance to pay off all that debtor’s debts but not debts of debtor spouse?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 09, 2016 , LexisNexis #1016-022