Utah Bankruptcy

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We’ll connect you—at no charge—with a Utah bankruptcy lawyer who can answer your bankruptcy questions. All you have to do is plug your ZIP code into the form below to get started.

Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Utah

If you’re living in Utah and considering filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you’ve come to the right place. This page is designed to help you get familiar with Chapter 7 bankruptcy law as it applies to Utah petitioners.

A Utah bankruptcy lawyer can offer you more detailed information about your case. We have a wide network of sponsoring bankruptcy lawyers and we can connect you to a Utah bankruptcy attorney today.

Simply fill out the above free online case evaluation form and we’ll connect you with a lawyer practicing in your area of Utah.

Utah Bankruptcy Laws

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is sometimes called “liquidation”. This name refers to the process of converting some of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filer’s property to cash (or “liquidating” property).

This means that when someone files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, the bankruptcy court has the option to sell the debtor’s personal belongings to raise money to pay his or her creditors.

But don’t panic—many possessions are protected from the liquidation sale. In most cases, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filer keeps all of his or her property.

Utah Bankruptcy Exemptions

Exempt property for Utah Chapter 7 bankruptcy filers includes the following:

Homestead:

• Primary residence worth up to $40,000 for a family.
• Primary residence worth up to $20,000 for a single adult.
• Non-primary residence worth up to $5,000 if owned by a single adult, $10,000 for a joint-owned property.

Wages: 75 percent of your earnings.

Vehicle: A vehicle worth up to $2,500.

Personal Property

• Up to $500 of household furnishings.
• Burial plot.
• All healthy aids.
• A washer and dryer.
• A refrigerator, freezer, stove and microwave oven.
• Sewing machine.
• Carpeting.
• Clothing, beds and bedding.
• $3,500 worth of implements, books and trade tools.

Questions? Speak to a Utah Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyer

If you’re uncertain how to figure out the value of your home, determine which of your belongings are exempt or how to begin your bankruptcy case, don’t worry. A Utah bankruptcy lawyer can be a good resource who can help you with the details.

We can easily connect you to a local Utah bankruptcy lawyer. All you have to do is call us at 877-226-6844 or fill out the above free form. We’ll take it from there and connect you with a Utah bankruptcy attorney as soon as possible.

Make the first move and contact us today.

Note: Keep in mind all laws are complex. If you need legal advice or want to fully understand how these laws affect you, please speak with a local attorney.

Laws may have changed since our last update. For the latest information on your state’s bankruptcy laws, speak to a local bankruptcy lawyer.