Dwight Schrute filed a petition under Chapter 7 of the Bankr…
Dwight Schrute filed a petition under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. Three years ago, Dwight Schrute fraudulently conveyed a beet farm, Schrute Farms, to his mom. He made no attempt, however, to conceal the transfer, believing correctly that his creditors were too unsophisticated to attack the transfer. Under the relevant state fraudulent conveyance law, only those creditors who held claims against Dwight Schrute at the time of the transfer can avoid it as fraudulent. A five-year statute of limitations applies to such actions. Two years ago, Dwight Schrute’s fortunes improved briefly and he paid off all of his old creditors except Crazy Cat Lady Angela, who still holds a $3,000 unsecured claim against Dwight Schrute for infliction of mental distress on her cats. Since then, Dwight Schrute’s financial situation has deteriorated, and he now owes a total of $100,000 in unsecured debt (including Crazy Cat Lady’s claim). Assume that Schrute Farms is worth $50,000. Assume that the trustee recovers Schrute Farms (value = $50,000) and $10,000 in additional assets, for a total estate of $60,000. Assume that Dwight Schrute claims no exempt property. Also assume that the IRS has a tax claim of $10,000.00 from 2007. In addition the bankruptcy court allows the trustee reasonable compensation of $1,000, and that there are no other administrative expenses. Finally, assume that all creditors and the IRS file timely proofs of claim. Dwight Schrute’s estate will be distributed in the following order of priority: