Will the trustee liquidate all of my belongings in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

No, not necessarily. In an Illinois Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, the trustee appointed by the court will only liquidate assets that are considered non-exempt according to the Bankruptcy Code. This means that the trustee cannot sell off assets that are protected from creditors to pay back their debt. In Illinois, exemptions include certain items such as household furniture, clothing, tools of trade, pension accounts, and other personal property up to $4,000. Assets such as your home, car, and checking/savings accounts are generally exempt from liquidation, unless the funds in those accounts exceed the exemptions. Additionally, the court may decide to liquidate other non-exempt assets as an alternative to liquidating exempt assets. Ultimately, the trustee will review your list of assets and determine which ones are non-exempt and which are exempt. Exempt assets are protected and will not be liquidated, while any non-exempt assets will be liquidated and the proceeds will go towards paying down your creditors. The main goal of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is to give the debtor a fresh start, so the court will not liquidate all of your assets, unless it is absolutely necessary.

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