Description

Relying on bankruptcy software to file petitions will only get you so far. This line-by-line workshop will give you the practical knowledge necessary to double-check your software s work and confidently answer line item questions from trustees, creditors, and judges. With the help of carefully crafted debtor scenarios, experienced practitioners will guide you through each form you need to file, clear up ambiguities, and point out potential pitfalls. You ll even get detailed instruction on the ever-confusing means test and Chapter 13 plans! Bankruptcy is a field of land mines and evolving interpretations of law – make sure you re prepared to guide your clients through the filing process. Register today!

• Walk through the bankruptcy schedules and forms line by line, so you can knowledgeably explain the numbers submitted when questioned by the trustee, creditors, or bankruptcy court.
• Unravel the complexity and ambiguity of the means test with veteran practitioners at your side.
• Learn the procedural steps for filing Chapter 7, 11,and 13 so you can begin confidently filing cases for debtors.
• Gain a clear understanding of which chapter to file depending on your client s situation and assets.
• Avoid paperwork mistakes by learning how to properly complete schedules.
• Confidently structure payments and decide categories in the Chapter 13 repayment plan.
• Get insider tips on what trustees look for in consumer bankruptcy filings.