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The official bankruptcy forms that you need to file for both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy are now available online through the website of the U.S. Courts. You can complete the forms online, save them, and print them.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Understanding the Required Forms
When you file for bankruptcy, you have to complete a large packet of forms and file them with the court.
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Paperwork You Will Need to File for Bankruptcy
Once you have decided that filing for bankruptcy is your best option, it's time to get started on your paperwork. Whether you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will have to complete a fairly large packet of forms with the bankruptcy court.
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How To Amend Your Bankruptcy Forms
If you make a mistake in your bankruptcy petition, schedules, or other paperwork, you can correct it easily by filing an amended version of the form.
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How to Value Personal Property in Bankruptcy
When filing for bankruptcy, you must list of all of your personal property and provide a value for each item. In bankruptcy, "value" refers to an item's “replacement value” -- the price a retail merchant would charge given the age and condition of the property.
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How to Value Your Car in Bankruptcy
Valuing your car, van, truck, motorcycle or other vehicle is an important part of a bankruptcy case; when you file for bankruptcy, you must include a list of everything you own and how much each item is worth.
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How to Value Your Home in Bankruptcy
Properly valuing your home in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy is important. In some situations, your home's value will determine whether you can keep it, or whether you can strip junior mortgages off. Here's how to value real estate in bankruptcy.
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When filing for bankruptcy, you will be required to complete a set of documents, collectively referred to as the bankruptcy petition.
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How to Fill Out Bankruptcy Schedule A/B: Property
When you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will have to fill out a document called Schedule A.
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How to Fill Out Bankruptcy Schedule C: The Property You Claim as Exempt
When you file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you have to complete a packet of forms and file them with the court. Schedule C is one of the most important forms you have to file: It tells the court and your creditors what property you claim as exempt under state or federal law.
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How to Fill Out Bankruptcy Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property
When you file for bankruptcy, you must complete a packet of forms listing your assets, debts, income, expenses, and financial transactions. One of these forms is Schedule D: Creditors Who have Claims Secured by Property where you provide information on your secured debts. This article explains how to complete Schedule D.
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How to Fill Out Bankruptcy Schedule E/F: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims
On bankruptcy Schedule E/F, you list priority unsecured debts and nonpriority unsecured debts. Learn what those are and how to fill out the form. On bankruptcy Schedule E/F, you list unsecured, priority debts and unsecured, nonpriority debts. Learn what those are and how to fill out the form.
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How to Fill Out Bankruptcy Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases
If you have an interest in any executory contracts or unexpired leases (such as car leases, rental agreements, and timeshare contracts) at the time you file for bankruptcy, you must list it on a form called Schedule G – Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases. Read on to learn more about how to fill out Schedule G in your bankruptcy case.
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How to Fill Out Bankruptcy Schedule H: Your Codebtors
If you file for bankruptcy relief, one of the forms you must complete in your bankruptcy packet is called Schedule H – Codebtors. If you have codebtors that are liable for any of your debts, you must list them on Schedule H. Read on to learn more about what a codebtor is and how to complete Schedule H.
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Allowable Deductions on Bankruptcy Schedule I
When you file for bankruptcy, you must complete a packet of forms providing detailed information about your income, expenses, assets, debts, and financial transactions. On Schedule I, one of these required forms, you must list your current income, less allowed deductions. This article explains how to complete Schedule I.
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Bankruptcy Schedule J -- Listing Your Current Expenses
When you file for bankruptcy, you must provide the court with information regarding your income and expenses. Schedule J – Current Expenditures of Individual Debtor(s) is the bankruptcy form where you list your current monthly expenses. Read on to learn more about how to fill out Schedule J.
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Declaration About an Individual Debtor's Schedules
When you file for bankruptcy, you declare that all of the information in your schedules is true and correct by signing the Declaration About an Individual Debtor's Schedules.
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The Statement of Financial Affairs
When you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you must file a form called the Statement of Financial Affairs (SFA). The SFA provides information to the trustee and your creditors about your recent financial transactions, such as your income, payments to creditors, sales or other transfers of property, and gifts you've made to others.
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The Statement of Intention in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you will have to file a Statement of Intention form. On this form, you tell the court, trustee, and creditors how you plan to handle your secured debts
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How can I file an amendment to my chapter 7 bankruptcy?
How can I file an amendment to my chapter 7 bankruptcy?
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Should I List Possible Legal Claims in My Bankruptcy?
If you have a potential legal claim or lawsuit when you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must list the claim in your bankruptcy paperwork. You must do so even if you have not yet filed the claim or started a lawsuit. Under bankruptcy law, potential or expected legal claims are part of your property,
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Should I List Pending Lawsuits in My Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case?
You may be tempted to leave pending lawsuits and claims you have against someone else off your Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition and schedules. But failing to disclose lawsuits and legal claims in your bankruptcy is a big mistake. It's an act of dishonesty which could lead the bankruptcy court to deny
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The New Bankruptcy: Will It Work for You?
Is bankruptcy the right solution for your overwhelming debts? Pick the best strategies for your situation with the information and practical suggestions in this book by best-selling author Stephen Elias.
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How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The reliable, up-to-date information in this best-selling book will help you successfully complete your bankruptcy claim without breaking the bank.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time
This comprehensive guide explains the Chapter 13 process, from start to finish.