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March 11, 2010 @ 9:08 pm

My minor children have RESP accounts under their own name which I have made monthly contribution since they were born. If I file for bankruptcy, will I or my children lose them to creditor?

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March 11, 2010 @ 3:13 pm

is it possible to file bankruptcy on secured debt but still have unsecured debt?

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