Large deposit after filing

[MomIcantFindmy]

I was wondering about a large deposit in our bank account after we filed. My parents are helping us move and want to give us 3K toward all the costs. I made a budget and that is how much we will spend over the course of 1 week on moving costs. I can account for it all with receipts if that helps. I just wondered if the trustee would try to take that money if she found out it was transfered into our account, even after we filed.

Oh and I can't bring myself to tell my parents we filed.

[justplaintired]

I do understand the not telling your parents part we are in the same boat. My sis wants to use my ebay acct to sell a older car she has and I can't tell her why I can't do it, but I can't have that kind of money going threw any of our accts. I have had this ebay acct for years and it's been sitting there doing nothing for well over 7-8 months and now she ask me! I could have made probably $500 on this sale, more then I ever made on ebay at one time. So I do understand.

Can you ask your attorney what to do? I would definitely find out before you do anything. If nothing else tell your parents you closed your acct so they don't deposit any money in there. I am not expert, but anything questionable before your 341 seems like a good reason to be cautious. Ask the attorney, see what they say.

Good luck on your move and at your 341!

[FreshLikeADaisy]

Mom, I think waiting until after your 341 -- at least -- would be prudent. The only other alternative I can think of would be to cash the check at the issuing bank, but that's a pretty hefty check to be cashing.

It's not that receiving it is illegal, by any means; you just don't want it to look like a jump in income and have to explain it all. I can't remember if you filed with an atty or not, but I would definitely get his advice on this, because what a trustee will question/take varies *significantly* with the area and state you live in. Good luck with your move!!!

[MomIcantFindmy]

Thank you both. I think you confirmed what I was thinking. I will call the attorney and also let my folks know we are closing the account in preparation for the move (good idea).