How does reorganization work in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy?

Reorganization is one of the common ways to handle debt under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Law in Utah. In a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, the debtor (the person filing for bankruptcy) can continue to run their business, and the court will create a plan for how to pay off the debt, usually with a certain period of time to pay it off. First, the debtor is required to submit a plan of reorganization to the court. This plan must show how the debt will be paid off over the life of the plan. The court will then approve the plan if it is found to be feasible and in the best interests of both the debtor and the creditors. Once the plan is approved, the debtor will make payments according to the plan. The payments are made to a trustee who will distribute the funds to the creditors according to the plan. During the reorganization, the debtor will remain in control of the business while the trustee oversees the payments and ensures that the creditors are paid according to the plan. Once the plan is complete and all of the debt is paid off, the court will issue a discharge. This means that the debtor is no longer responsible for paying the debt, and their credit report will reflect that they have gone through a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The reorganization process in a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is a lengthy and complicated process that requires the help of a qualified attorney. An experienced bankruptcy attorney can help to ensure that the reorganization plan is feasible and that the creditor payments are made in accordance with the plan.

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