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| Timing or item | Main question | Minimum evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Before filing | Could the sale look like asset diversion? | Market price, buyer and money trail |
| Debt restructuring | What restrictions already apply? | Court order and any required consent |
| Asset realization | Is the item in the estate and who may sell it? | Advance contact with the financial manager |
| Ordinary personal-use item | Does immunity apply and what happens to the proceeds? | Item description and separate proceeds record |
Even if the item was an ordinary personal-use object, cash proceeds do not necessarily inherit the same treatment automatically. Do not spend a disputed amount before review.
Listing self-check
Tick what can be evidenced before the sale.
What to do
Describe the item
Record model, age, completeness and defects.
Check its legal status
Identify ownership, marital property issues and potential estate inclusion.
Set an evidenced price
Keep comparable listings and an explanation for any discount.
Discuss before selling
During an active procedure, inform the financial manager in advance.
Preserve the money trail
Keep the listing, messages, handover record and statement.
Frequently asked questions
Can an old phone be sold during bankruptcy?
It depends on the case stage, ownership, value and legal status. Advance disclosure is safer.
Is cash safer than a bank transfer?
No. Cash makes the buyer, price and later use of funds harder to prove.
Must a pre-filing sale be disclosed?
Transactions and asset movements must be disclosed to the extent required by bankruptcy law.
Can I use a low price for a quick sale?
A material unexplained discount increases questions about good faith and creditor harm.
Official and primary sources
- Russian Bankruptcy Law No. 127-FZ
- Russian Supreme Court Plenum Resolution No. 48
- Russian Supreme Court personal bankruptcy review
- Federal Tax Service personal bankruptcy guidance
Related guides
Money in bankruptcy · Asset realization · Russian personal bankruptcy guide
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INITIAL CONSULTATIONInformation updated on 2 September 2026. This guide is not individual legal advice.