Storm damage insurance money

[70mach]

Happy Halloween!
I filled chapter 7 on Oct 9th 2005. I received a check in the mail today,
(10/28/2005) from my Insurance company, for damages done to my home on 9/29/2005 from a storm, (hail and wind damage). This is not Gulf coast stuff, I live in the Midwest. Can I have my home repaired with this money or do I have to give it up to the trustee?
Thank you in advance for your help>

[Genenco]

Happy Halloween!
I filled chapter 7 on Oct 9th 2005. I received a check in the mail today,
(10/28/2005) from my Insurance company, for damages done to my home on 9/29/2005 from a storm, (hail and wind damage). This is not Gulf coast stuff, I live in the Midwest. Can I have my home repaired with this money or do I have to give it up to the trustee?
Thank you in advance for your help>

Wow good question. I think (IMHO) that you'd be allowed to have your "Domicle" repaired as it's needed to let you live.

Consult your attorney (If employed such) for consultation.

[sunshine08]

Yes you can fix your damages. Be prepared to show proof that they were fixed. If you do your own repairs and there is money left because you didn't pay a "professional" you will have to show that as income, especially if it is a fairly large amount. If your income changes a certain percent(THINK???20%, you have to report that to the courts., I am not sure of the %, )