Cash On Hand During BK

[ECZ16]

I am new to the forum and have a question about assets. I am converting a Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7 and my Meeting of the Creditors is 9/25. My question is that I will be receiving a refund before 9/25 that will be over $9000. We are already saving money (we have no bills other than utilities right now) due to surrendering our car and the possibility of surrendering the house. I am worried about having excessive cash on hand but I am also weary of spending as well. My attorney has said that there are exemptions up to $22000 and that we can save w/o worry. I have not told the attorney about the refund because I am afraid it will be taken. Should I tell the lawyer?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

[OhioFiler]

You must disclose this info to your attorney.

[drowningNdebt]

heck yea tell your attorney! you don't want to go to federal prison. i even told my attorney about pti bail i'm suposed to get back in a couple months although my brother posted (i paid him back) it and it was in his name.this was 18 months ago.the attorney kept insisting it was his money until i demanded it was mine. however, my exemptions cover it but i don't want to hide anything.it was around $2300

[justbroke]

Just inform your Attorney. From the amount of your wildcard exemption, it seems you are using California System 2. I would inform the Attorney, and if he feels it necesary, he will amend your schedules to exempt the money.

Never be afraid to tell your attorney anything. He is there to keep you from doing something inappropriate.