On the bankruptcy petition you will list all of your assets, and this includes anything owed to you, or potentially owed to you, even if you believe the funds or asset is not collectable. For example, if you lent you neighbor $1,000, but you believe that he is unlikely to pay you, it is still important to list the money owed as an asset in your bankruptcy. If you have a case with non-exempt assets, the bankruptcy estate may have an interest in the funds lent. And depending on the amount of monies owed to you, the bankruptcy estate may pursue you neighbor for the lent funds.
