Can the bankruptcy courts or trustee withhold my rebate tax stumulus check?

in Bankruptcy

Momof2 asked:

I am filing bankruptcy on June 1, 2008 and am expected to receive my rebate stimulus check in July. Can the bankruptcy courts take my check to pay my creditors?

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5 comments

v b on March 16, 2009 at 12:42 am

Yes.
Maryn Bittner on March 18, 2009 at 12:41 pm

I believe they can.
Kenny on March 19, 2009 at 5:14 am

they can’t take your check but they can put a lien on your checking account. If you have direct deposit say bye to your stimulus. Cash it at a different bank or currency exchange…
mommy on March 21, 2009 at 12:29 am

Okay I don’t beleive they will take your money, I filed Bankruptcy years ago and they never took my tax money, but things have changed better contact your lawyer on this one
jairi on March 24, 2009 at 6:15 am

Yes, they can. I am surprised your trustee has not told you to bring it directly to him as soon as you get it.