Will I lose my RESP if I file for bankruptcy?

Will I lose my RESP if I file for bankruptcy?Will I lose my RESP if I file for bankruptcy?

Yes. An RESP is an asset that can be cashed in to pay off debts to creditors. However, you can consider a consumer proposal as an alternative to bankruptcy. In this situation, you do not lose your RESP. It is important to research your options in order to make the best decision for you.

 

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Do I have to meet my Creditors?

Do I have to meet my Creditors?Do I have to meet my Creditors?

Only if a meeting is requested by the creditors or court. If a meeting is called, the trustee will discuss your assets and liabilities. At some point, the creditors may ask you questions related to your financial difficulties. The creditors then vote and may give directions to the trustee regarding administration.

 

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Will Bankruptcy affect my Citizenship process?

Will Bankruptcy affect my Citizenship process?

Will Bankruptcy affect my Citizenship process?

No. Filing bankruptcy is not a crime. It is not considered failure in fulfilling your legal civic duties. It is a perfectly legal way to deal with overwhelming debt.

It will not disrupt your citizenship process or put your bid for citizenship at risk, so long as you abide by all bankruptcy laws truthfully and honestly.  Citizenship and Immigration Canada website is a great resource for all your citizenship process questions and answers.

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Secured Debt and Unsecured Debt

Secured Debt and Unsecured DebtSecured Debt and Unsecured Debt

A secured debt is a debt secured by some collateral (an interest given by a debtor to a creditor in return for a loan). The largest secured debt in many people’s lives is the mortgage loan for their house, and the second largest is their car loan.

If you fall behind on your agreed-upon payments, a secured creditor has the right to repossess, or seize the security (like the house or car), and sell it to pay off the debt.  Because secured debts are attached to an asset, the loans are not automatically released in bankruptcy. If the lender sells the asset, like your car, and they do not receive enough to pay off the entire loan, the difference, known as the shortfall, is still owed by you. Contact your Trustee to ask about your options.

An unsecured debt is one where no such security is attached. Many people assume that if they go bankrupt, the credit card company can take back whatever was purchased with a credit card. This is not usually the case, as credit cards generally represent unsecured debt.  These debts are among those which are discharged by bankruptcy.

Consult a trustee for more information about different types of debt, and whether a consumer proposal or bankruptcy will help you.

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