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Can creditors sue me for debts if I file for bankruptcy?

I just filed for bankruptcy because I incurred a huge amount of debt. I am afraid that my creditors would file a case against me for nt ebing able to pay for my debt on time before I filed for bankruptcy and because they are not able to immediately recover the debt that I incurred before bankruptcy.

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    Since you already filed for bankruptcy, you have nothing to worry about. One of the benefits of filing for bankruptcy is that creditors cannot sue you because they are banned from commencing legal proceedings against you to recover debts incurred before bankruptcym after the making of the Bankruptcy Order.

    2020.03.24 15:44

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What happens after one has declared bankruptcy?

After filing the Debtor’s Bankruptcy Application and the Affidavit in Support of Debtor’s Bankruptcy Application and the procedures done, there is a 21-day allotment required to instruct the bankcrupt by the Official Assignee of his responsibilities and state his liabilities and assets. His monthly contribution plan will be discussed as well with the Official Assignee.

Can civil suit be taken regardless of private settlement?

Unfortunately, you can't hastily go to the police since you have a private settlement and agreement. Personal loan cases or debt cases are considered to be civil case and not a criminal case so the police cannot take action of the said circumstance. Given the situation, you might want to ask him personally.

My neighbor owed me money for a year and stil haven't paying me back.

You can sue someone for money you loaned to them. A verbal agreement is usually enforceable. You will have to be able to prove the terms of the agreement and hopefully, you can do that through your bank records and text. Evidence must be provided to sue those who borrowed money from you. It is not a rare case here in Singapore but it also happens in other countries.

What should I do with my debt to a loan shark?

First of all, loan sharks are illegal loaners that the government does not recognize. It is illegal to lend money without a license. If the loan sharks loan lent you the money in a illegal matter, the loan shark has no legal right to collect it and they can't take you to court to get it back. Some loan sharks will threaten you by saying you will be prosecuted and even sent to prison if you don't pay up. This can not happen, an unauthorised lender such as a loan shark has no legal right to recover the debt.

What will happen if someone unfortunately die of accident leaving his debts behind?

The family, including his wife (unless they have joint accounts) and sons, will not be inheriting the debts that your uncle left them. The debts of your uncle will be payable out of his estate. The executor responsible will then proceed to sell off investments and withdraw the money left in the deceased's bank accounts to pay off his debts. After settling the debts, is the time when the executor will distribute the remaining assets according to the instructions of the deceased’s will.

Hospital preventing a family to leave due to debts

Holding patients because of medical bills are illegal and you can fight for your right. A judge recently said that it was illegal to detain a patient because it will be a violation of human rights. Detaining a person inside a hospital will limit his or her movements which means that the hospital kind a took the freedom of the patient.

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