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Any sale or transfer of the car shortly before the filing of a bankruptcy would look like a fraudulent transfer. If she transfers the car to you, the chapter 7 trustee could sue you to set aside the transfer and get the car back. At the same time, the transfer of title to you would cause your mother to lose her exemption for the car. It would be better to list the car as an asset and exempt it if possible, or list the car in the debtor's statement of affairs as property held for another (you). Sincerely, Michael Berger Michael Jay Berger Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

If you don't pass the means test for chapter 7 you can file chapter 13. If circumstances change, such as loss of income after the case is filed, you can convert the case to chapter 7.

Your name is not removed by filing bankruptcy it is removed by executing a deed to someone or by a deed under power by your bank or by deed executed by bankruptcy trustee.