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Find debt relief by filing bankruptcy with this all-in-one-book!
If you have more debt than you can possibly pay off, the bankruptcy system is there to help -- and with How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, you'll find the clear and user-friendly information, advice and forms you need to get through the entire process.
First, the book will help you determine whether you qualify for Chapter 7 --and whether it is the best way to deal with your debts. Then you'll find out how to:
stop wage garnishments and attachments
fill out and file all the forms
cancel as much debt as possible
deal with secured debts
keep the maximum amount of property
keep your home, if possible
rebuild credit after bankruptcy
The 15th edition is completely updated and revised to reflect the latest laws and legal forms, plus the line-by-line instructions you need to fill them out. Get new information on foreclosure and exemption requirements, and read the latest court decisions. And, easy-to-use charts make looking up your state's laws a snap.
Please note: This book does not cover business bankruptcies, farm reorganizations or individual repayment plans (Chapter 13). For Chapter 13 bankruptcy, see Nolo's Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Repay Your Debts.
List of Forms
Form 1-Voluntary Petition
Exhibit C 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 Debtors(s)
Schedule J-Current Expenditures of Individual Debtor(s)
Declaration Concerning Debtor's Schedules
Summary of Schedules and Statistical Summary of Certain Liabilities
Form 3A-Application to Pay Filing Fee in Installments
Form 3B-Application for Waiver of the Chapter 7 Filing Fee
Form 7-Statement of Financial Affairs
Form 8-Chapter 7 Individual Debtor's Statement of Intention
Form 16A-Caption
Form B20A-Notice of Motion or Objection
Form B21-Statement of Social Security Number
Form B22A-Statement of Current Monthly Income and Means
Test Calculation
Form B23-Debtor's Certification of Completion of Instructional Course Concerning Personal Financial Management
Form B201-Notice to Individual Consumer Debtor Under ยง 342(b) of the Bankruptcy Code
Form B240-Reaffirmation Agreement
Mailing Matrix
Amendment Cover Sheet
Notice of Change of Address
Supplemental Schedule for Property Acquired After Bankruptcy Discharge
Proof of Service by Mail
Pleading Paper
Exhibit D to Voluntary Petition
Form 240B: Order on Reaffirmation Agreement
Amazon.com Review
In these times of massive credit card debt and stagnating incomes, filing for bankruptcy has become the only relief for thousands of people. The information in How to File for Bankruptcy is so complete that a person can file virtually on his own, without needing to hire a lawyer. By no means does the book encourage filing for bankruptcy, but it will help anyone in serious financial trouble determine if bankruptcy might be a sensible course to take, and examines what kind is appropriate for different individuals. All of the necessary forms are included, complete with explicit directions. Like all Nolo Press titles, this is a straightforward, no-nonsense book of useful advice and specific guidance, written in clear, easy-to-understand language.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Good Reference, But You'll Still Need A Lawyer, 2009-01-06
As with all Nolo publications, this gives an excellent overview of the subject. However, even the author strongly reccomends using an attorney in conjunction with the book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 Clear and Comprehensive Resource, 2009-01-01
This is simply a very good resource. It clearly explains the difference between the different bankruptcy filings and their use, but it's focus is chapter 7 filing. It has an excellent table of contents and index to help you find information you are looking for quickly and though this book is not a substitute for an excellent attorney (not many people can afford one of those when facing bankruptcy) it may enable you to use such a lawyer's time more efficiently. I'm guessing such an attorney would recommend you get this book. The fact that this book is in it's 15th edition some might say tells us something about how the economy runs, but IMHO it also belies the quality of the book.
I think both individuals and the professionals that help them will find this book a valuable resource. This book is $20 well spent if you are going through this process or helping someone who is. The only thing I would have liked is Appendices B and C on a CD or accessible in electronic format (these the worksheets, charts and tear out forms). I'm being mean and docking a star for this, but if you are going through bankruptcy get hold of the latest copy of this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent Resource, 2008-12-30
I prepare bankruptcy petitions for attorneys and bought this book to fill some of the gaps in my knowledge. It's an excellent resource - easy to understand and very thorough. I'm the type of person who wants to know the "why" and this book gives it. Based on the thoroughness of this book, I also purchased Chapter 13 Bankruptcy by NOLO.
If you're using this book to file your own bankruptcy petition, the authors make suggestions as to when it's time to consult an attorney if a certain complexity applies to you. It has an excellent table outlining federal and state exemptions, but these change so you'll need to do an online search before filing. It is my understanding that the bankruptcy system does not favor individuals who file without an attorney.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Good reference reading before you go see a lawyer., 2008-12-22
Nolo press legal advise books have been criticized for being so general in their content that they are not sufficient as a do-it-yourself legal tool. Those critics, and potential readers, should understand that a lawyer is almost always going to be required to properly deal with complex legal issues. Nolo press's books are a great primer for helping readers getting up to speed on a subject... not making them experts on the subject, and certainly not replacing a lawyers advise for complex and state-specific legal advise and services.
That being said, anyone considering bankruptcy should pick up a copy of this book so they can prevent paying a lawyer $250. an hour to explain these concepts to them. If you spend eight hours reading though this book, you will probably save 2 to 4 hours of a lawyers time explaining these concepts to you. I'd say it is well worth the money, considering that function. The text will not provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to file bankruptcy in your state on your own, without a lawyer. Plan on spending anywhere from $2k to $5k for those services.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
good manual, 2008-12-21
This book is a good (large) manual that provides step by step instruction on how to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The book, however, does not aid in filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. There is a separate book for that. Overall, book is easy to read, detailed, covers the legalities, and would be very helpful for someone who was considering filing.
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