Preferential Transfers
Preferential transfers refer to transactions where a debtor pays or transfers assets to a specific creditor or party shortly before declaring bankruptcy. This often raises legal concerns, as it may be viewed as unfairly favoring one creditor over others. In bankruptcy proceedings, a trustee can challenge these transfers, seeking to recover the assets to ensure all creditors are treated equitably. The goal is to prevent debtors from strategically choosing who gets paid first, which can undermine the bankruptcy process and the rights of all creditors involved.
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Preferential transfers refer to payments or asset transfers made by a debtor to specific creditors before declaring bankruptcy. These transfers are scrutinized because they may unfairly benefit certain creditors over others, undermining equitable distribution of the debtor’s remaining assets. In bankruptcy proceedings, a court can reverse these transfers if they occurred within a certain period before filing, typically to ensure that all creditors are treated fairly and to maximize the assets available for distribution among all creditors.