What rules should I keep in mind when filing for bankruptcy?

Whenver you file for fraud documents you should be able to receive your money back without any problems just as long as you are to include information on the individual who has been using your name on your behalf, in doing so you should also be able to show identification of proof that you are that individual, and a case of fraud will be filed on the individual who has committed that said Fraud

Typically, the cour assigns an Official Asignee to manage the bankruptcy estate so that your assets would be administered and distributed as fairly as possible among the creditors but the bankruptcy estate can be managed by a private trustee who can either be an accountant or a lawyer. If you are emplyed, you have to make a monthly contribution that is paid to your bankruptcy estate which would go towards fulfilling a target contribution that is decided by the Official Asignee.

Loaning from the banks is not that difficult. It still depends on the bank that you are loaning. You can loan for cars, houses and you can talk to the bank what other things you can loan from them. Usually you need a stable job for you to loan there. They need to see some legal documents and properties to ensure that you'll pay back.

You don't have to worry about your family being required to help you pay off your debts. Your family will only be liable for your debts if they are co-owners of the debt with you. For example: you took out a home mortgage in both you and your spouse's names. Family members who are guarantors for your loan can also be made bankrupt if they are unable to repay it.

If you are in debt and are having a hard time repaying your creditors then I suggest that voluntarily filing for bankruptcy is the better option. Though there are some restrictions, it wouldn't really affect your daily life and necessities. Once declared bankrupt you cannot be appointed as a trustee or personal representative in respect of any trust or estate, unless the court approves, commence legal action against another person without permission from the OA unless on the grounds of personal injury or divorce, leave Singapore without the OA's permission, borrow more that S$500 without informing the lender that you are bankrupt and participate in the management of business or acts as the director of a company without the permission of the OA or the High Court.

Hoping that you live for the longest time possible, should you pass away, your yestate (different from bankruptcy estate), assets, money, property etc.. distributed to persons who will inherit them would be subject to the funeral, testimony and administration expenses and the OA will continue managing the bankrupt estate to pay off your debts to the creditors. Therefore your death will not discharge you of your debts.