Death of spouse during joint ch13

[Greg0538]

If a spouse dies during the term of a joint ch13 bankruptcy. Is there anything thta needs to be addressed with the Trustee. I don't think I can survive the lost wages that my wife had contributed.

[SinkingFast]

I hope this is a hypothetical question and has not really happened to you!!

But, if you are in this situation,.............

First,... God Bless you and your family. My deepest sympathies for your loss.

Second. Contact your attny IMMEDIATELY!!

If you filed Pro Se, Call your Trustee IMMEDIATELY!!

If ever a plan needed emergency attention for ammending, it's now!!

Your wife's lost wages is a concern for down the road. You have immediate expenses that must be tended to as well. Funeral and burial costs, and heavens only knows what else.

[aa06a47]

If a spouse dies during the term of a joint ch13 bankruptcy. Is there anything thta needs to be addressed with the Trustee. I don't think I can survive the lost wages that my wife had contributed.

Yes, you need to contact your attorney and file an amended plan. I am assuming your wife has either passed or has a terminal illness and soon will since you used the word "if". You might even try to get a hardship discharge from making the payments.

I am truely sorry for your situation.

[jane taylor]

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Call your attorney immediately or the trustee whichever is the case.

Again, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Do keep in touch.

jane

[13inOR]

Deepest sympathies from me as well, and like the others said, its definitely
time for a modification. You might even qualify for a chapter 7 now. However, if life insurance proceeds are a possibility that may come into play as well.
Regardless, a visit with your attorney is definitely due.

Take care.

[Greg0538]

Thank you all!

Thank you for the advice. My wife is terminally ill and will pass soon. We have been on a 5 year 100% plan for almost a year now. Things had actually been going pretty smooth in the plan until 6 months ago when she was diagnosed with cancer. She was in and out of work for a while but is now unable to take care of herself. I will contact our Atty. for advice. Thanks again.

[SinkingFast]

I am so sorry for you and your wife, Greg.

Heartfelt wishes and prayers go out to both you and your wife.

Just remember that we are here, any time, for you to talk, vent, or if you need a shoulder to lean on.

We don't have much to give, but sometimes, the support of this wonderful group of people is all it takes to give you strength to face the next challenge!

[anonymuse]

Greg0538, I am so sorry for the terrible times you are going through. The last thing you should have to worry about at this time is your bankruptcy so you can concentrate on your wife. Contact your attorney and let him/her ease this burden.

[bkbiker]

Thanks for sharing your situation, this must be very difficult for you, I will be holding you and your wife in the light as you progress through this life change. Best wishes and I truly hope your life will improve with time.

Sincerely,

bkbiker

[jane taylor]

I cannot imagine what you must be experiencing right now! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. We are all here for you--this is a great group of people who are so caring. Always feel free to PM me anytime you just need to vent.

God bless you--

jane

[robivi3]

Greg I am very sorry to hear of this. Please use the Forum for support even if you just need to cry. Please keep us posted about this issue also. Our prayers and sympathies are with the both of you.

God Bless you and your wife,
robivi