Critical Case Comment

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By Henry E. Hildebrand, III, Chapter 13 Trustee for the Middle District of Tennessee

In re Michael, 699 F.3d. 305 (3rd Cir., Oct. 26, 2012)

When a Chapter 13 case converts to a Chapter 7 post-confirmation, the funds held by the trustee at the time of conversion should be sent to the debtor rather than distributed to creditors pursuant to the confirmed plan. (Ambro)

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Mr. Michael filed a Chapter 13 petition proposing to pay GMAC mortgage directly while paying the Chapter 13 Trustee $277 a month for a period of 53 months. As could . . .

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