Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time
by Robin Leonard J.D., Stephen Elias Attorney
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Author: Robin Leonard J.D., Stephen Elias AttorneyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-30
ISBN: 1413308554
Number of pages: 496
Publisher: NOLO
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time
I needed to file Chapter 13 to pay off approximately $7000 in delinquent taxes that could not be discharged in a Chapter 7. I contacted several local Chapter 13 attorneys in the San Diego area for free consultations. Each one wanted to charge at least $3500.00 to represent me and wanted between $1000.00 to $1500.00 to be paid prior to them filing the bankruptcy paperwork with the court. If I had that kind of money, I would have been trying to work out something with the IRS.
I bought this book and read it cover to cover several times. When I knew I was ready, I completed the forms required to file in my district, California Southern District. My expense was $274.00 in cash for the filing fees. I filed on 4/17/09 and had my 341(a) hearing on 5/22/09. The court schedules a hearing at the same time for many people.
During the hearing, I was getting nervous as several people that were represented by attorneys were called in front of the Chapter 13 Trustee ahead of me and were either having their hearings continued to a new date or having a Confirmation hearing scheduled due to discrepancies in their filed paperwork (this was paperwork prepared and filed by their attorneys!!!). In the California Southern District, a 341(a)hearing is rescheduled or a Confirmation hearing is scheduled if the Chapter 13 Trustee thinks there is a presumption of abuse of the bankruptcy laws, objects to the plan or a creditor has an objection to the plan.
When I was called up, I only had to answer a few basic questions (name, address, what do you do you do for a living, how much are you paid, is that hourly, weekly, monthly and how many hours per day, week or month do you work) and provide copies of my IRS tax returns for 4 years (2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008)to verify that I have had stable income. The Chapter 13 Trustee stated he did not find a presumption of abuse, recommended that my plan be confirmed and is submitting the Request for Plan Confirmation to the Chapter 13 bankruptcy judge for sign-off. It took less than 10 minutes.
I could not have done it without the invaluable assistance of this book.
Summary of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time
Reduce your debts, save your property -- and start over!Are you behind on your mortgage, taxes or other bills? Are creditors threatening foreclosure or repossession? This book will show you how to save your house, car and other assets with Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. It lets you cancel your debts and pay off the rest with an affordable repayment plan.
And now you can avoid attorney fees and do it yourself -- let Chapter 13 Bankruptcyyou how to:
The 9th edition is completely rewritten to reflect the recent (and massive) changes to federal bankruptcy law, as well as the latest bankruptcy exemption laws of your state. It also includes the most current legal documents and instructions on filling them out.
Whether you work with a lawyer or file on your own, you'll find everything you need to take charge of your debts in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.
Please note: This book does not cover business bankruptcies, farm reorganizations or individual repayment plans (Chapter 13). For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, see Nolo's How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.
State and Federal Exemption Charts
Doubling
Residency Requirements for Claiming State Exemptions
Exemptions for Retirement Accounts
Individual State and Federal Charts
Tear-Out Forms
Voluntary Petition
Exhibit C to Voluntary Petition
Exhibit D to Voluntary Petition
Schedule A -- Real Property
Schedule B -- Personal Property
Schedule C -- Property Claimed as Exempt
Schedule D -- Creditors Holding Secured Claims
Schedule E -- Creditors Holding Unsecured Priority Claims
Schedule F -- Creditors Holding Unsecured Nonpriority Claims
Schedule G -- Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases
Schedule H -- Codebtors
Schedule I -- Current Income of Individual Debtor(s)
Schedule J -- Current Expenditures of Individual Debtor(s)
Declaration Concerning Debtor's Schedules
Summary of Schedules and Statistical Summary of Certain Liabilities and Related Data
Form 3A -- Application and Order to Pay Filing Fee in Installments
Form 7 -- Statement of Financial Affairs
Form 10 -- Proof of Claim
Form 20A -- Notice of Motion or Objection
Form 21 -- Statement of Social Security Number(s)
Form 22A -- Statement of Current Monthly Income and Means-Test Calculation
Form 22C -- ChaStatement of Current Monthly Income and Calculation of Commitment Period and Disposable Income
Form 23 -- Debtor's Certification of Completion of Postpetition Instructional Course Concerning Personal Financial Management
Form 201 -- Notice to Individual Consumer Debtor Under ? 342(b) of the Bankruptcy Code Amendment Cover Sheet
Daily Expenses
Notice of Plan Amendment and Confirmation Hearing Date
Proof of Service by Mail
Chapter 13 Repayment Plan
Appendix C: Charts
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