Case Overview This is the case of Gary Kaplan from St. Charles, Illinois.  Mr. Kaplan filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy back in 2001 so he is eligible to file another Chapter 7 should the facts dictate that he file.  He has a townhouse that has a market value of $188,000 and he owes approximately $46,000 on a first mortgage and $181,000 on a second mortgage; so he is significantly underwater on the house.  He has a 2009 Chevy Impala which is paid for.  It’s got 100,000 miles on it and it’s in very poor condition.  He also has a 2011 Honda CRV, although he claims that it’s in his wife’s name only. Personal Property In terms of personal property, he has got a checking and savings account at + Click Here For Read More

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