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Author:		jr
Date:		April 28, 1999
Question:		I want to file a bankruptcy, but I do not want my mother to know about it due to her ill health. I do owe her approx. $10,000 which she loaned me to put down on a house. (No equity). How can I file without her knowing?
From:		Shane Brenneis, Collins Barrow Limited
Date:		April 29, 1999
Answer:		When an individual files bankruptcy, they are required to list all debt owed. Your mother is a debt you owe. Do you have any other debt or is this the only debt? However, there is nothing stopping you from gifting her the $10,000 after bankruptcy if she needs the money. This area is very complicated so you may want to call us for further info. If you have any further questions or want to come in for a free assessment, please call or email me using the information below Shane Brenneis (403) 298-1575 sbrenneis@collinsbarrow.com