How are creditors paid in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy?

In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, creditors are paid through a repayment plan. To start the process, the debtor must submit a plan outlining how they intend to repay creditors. This plan must include a list of all creditors, how much they are owed, and a promise to pay back part or all of the debt. Once the plan is submitted, the court will review it to make sure it’s fair to creditors. If the court approves the plan, it will be put into effect and debtors will start repaying creditors in the agreed-upon amounts. Creditors may also be paid directly through liquidation of the debtor’s assets. If the debtor’s assets are sold and the debt is paid off, any remaining money is distributed among the creditors. Not all creditors are required to be paid back in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Certain debts are given priority and must be paid first. These include wages owed to employees and taxes owed to the government. Secured creditors, such as creditors with liens on property, are usually the first to be paid back. In some cases, the debtor may receive a discharge from their debts. This means the debtor doesn’t have to repay the debt, and the creditor won’t be able to collect. Ultimately, Chapter 11 bankruptcy can be a way for debtors to repay creditors while restructuring their finances. However, it can also result in some creditors not being repaid at all.

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