Bankr. No.:
05-40387
Chapter:
13
Date of Decision:
March 31, 2006
Issue:
Following the conversion of a case from Chapter 7 to Chapter 13, whether the debtor’s attorney’s Chapter 7 fees may be paid as an administrative expense?
Ruling:
Only the attorney’s Chapter 13 fees may be paid as an administrative expense. The attorney may file a proof of claim for any unpaid Chapter 7 fees.
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