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In re Trudell

In re Trudell

Ruling
Tax refunds not expected at time debtors completed schedules were exempt but attorney would be considered for possible sanctions.
Procedural posture

Debtors filed a petition under chapter 7, and a trustee was appointed to administer their bankruptcy estate. The trustee filed an objection to the debtors' claim that they were entitled under 11 U.S.C.S. § 522(d)(5) to exempt federal and state tax refunds they received for 2008 from property that was included in their bankruptcy estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 19, 2010 , LexisNexis #0510-014