The assets of a debtor need to be disclosed to the bankruptcy court, but sometimes, it is not clear to a debtor what is considered an asset. An asset is not only the tangible property of the debtor—real estate, vehicles, boats, funds in your bank account, stocks—but also the debtor's intangible assets. Intangible assets are patents, copyrights, client lists, contracts, or the right to receive. 

When you file bankruptcy you must list everything you own or are entitled to. When you file, you create a bankruptcy estate. The estate owns everything you own or are entitled to until the exemption objection period passes or you buy back non-exempt assets from the estate.