This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Discuss the differences between preferences and fraudulent transfers. What will be an ideal ... (Read 18 times)

Destiiny22

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
Discuss the differences between preferences and fraudulent transfers.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Discuss the power the Bankruptcy Code has with respect to pre-petition and postpetition transfers the debtor makes. Summarize the ability of the trustee to reverse any unlawful transfer of property the debtor makes.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Beatricemm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Answer to Question 1

A voidable preference occurs when a debtor, within 90 days of filing for bankruptcy, makes a payment or transfers property to one of his or her creditors in repayment of a debt. The first step in determining whether a preference exists is whether the property the debtor transferred would have been part of the bankruptcy estate if the debtor had not transferred it. The trustee may ask is, would that property have been available to the trustee to liquidate and proportionally distribute to the creditors if the transfer never occurred? A fraudulent transfer involves the transfer of personal or real property with the intent to defraud creditors. The transferee's role is irrelevant. Findings of actual fraud have been made when the trustee offered evidence showing that a debtor transferred assets shortly before filing for bankruptcy. Some examples include the transfer of title to real estate or personal property, such as a vehicle, just prior to filing the bankruptcy petition, with zero or little consideration received by the debtor or evidence that the debtor transferred assets in a bank account into another individual's name a week or so prior to filing the bankruptcy petition.

Answer to Question 2

The purpose of the Bankruptcy Code is to maintain as much of an equitable relationship as possible between the debtor and its creditors. It is also designed to treat creditors in the same category, such as general unsecured creditors, fairly. The trustee has the power to bring an action to recover property the debtor may have unlawfully transferred either before or shortly after filing for bankruptcy. A voidable preference occurs when a debtor, within 90 days of filing for bankruptcy, makes a payment or transfers property to one of his or her creditors in repayment of a debt. 11 U.S.C. Sections 547, 548, and 549 authorize the trustee to bring an adversary proceeding against a debtor for preference, fraudulent conveyance, and postpetition transfer actions. The trustee must prove to the court that the debtor's actions with regard to the transfer or transfers were carried out with the intention to defraud the creditors.





 

Did you know?

According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.

Did you know?

Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

Did you know?

Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library