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D. Utah· 7/26/2013

In re Jensen

Citations

  • 496 B.R. 615
  • 2013 WL 3877818
  • 2013 Bankr. LEXIS 3014

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  • distinguishing Cranmer and holding that \it is appropriate to subject the Debtor's [voluntary retirement] plan contributions to a good faith inquiry\
  • discussing continued vitality of good faith inquiry of debtor’s voluntary retirement contributions
  • plan confirmed where debtors proposed voluntary retirement contribution of 8.5% of their income; unsecured creditors projected to receive 10.8% distributions on claims
  • even if a chapter 13 debtor may exclude voluntary retirement contributions from disposable income, he or she still must demonstrate that the retention of such contributions is in good faith
  • Congress sought to strike a balance between protecting chapter 13 debtors' ability to save for their retirement and requiring debtors to pay their creditors the maximum amount they can afford to pay
  • noting the cumbersome grammar courts have sought to unweave

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Judges: Thurman

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