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    lmiller421 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 2, 2010, 09:59 AM
    Do I need to close my bank accounts when I file bankruptcy
    Im filing bk this week and I keep money in my checking acc to cover my bills. Do I need to take it all out? I have direct debit bills so what do I do
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    Mar 2, 2010, 02:01 PM

    Sounds like you are filing this yourself. There is no reason for you to close your present bank account just because you are filing bankruptcy.
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    Mar 2, 2010, 05:24 PM

    No, in fact you don't want to, since it may be hard to open one afterwards.

    You are allowed certain funds
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