In the world of Bankruptcy, there is a lot of paperwork required. The Bankruptcy Petition is composed of Schedules and Statements. Let’s review them.
S is for Schedules and Statements
As mentioned above, the Bankruptcy Petition is composed of a number of forms called Schedules and Statements.
First the Schedules:
Schedule A-Comprised of a listing of real estate the Debtor has an interest in.
Schedule B-Comprises all of the Debtor’s personal property of any kind. Yes, even Goldie the pet goldfish.
Schedule C-This lists the exemptions the Debtor claims on his property.
Schedule D-Lists all Secured Creditors of the Debtor.
Schedule E-Lists all Unsecured Creditors that hold a priority claim.
Schedule F-Lists all General Unsecured Creditors.
Schedule G-Lists all Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases.
Schedule H-Lists all Co-debtors of particular debts belonging to the Debtor. This includes those who co-signed on loans.
Schedule I-Lists gross income, deductions and net income of the Debtor.
Schedule J-Lists the monthly expenses of the Debtor.
Now the Statements:
Statement of Financial Affairs-This form contains a variety of questions concerning the Debtor’s finances. It asks things like:
-Debtor’s gross income from all sources within the last two years.
-Whether Debtor has paid any single creditor or insider (relative or business partner) a certain amount of money within a certain time period to open up to a preference claim by the trustee.
-Whether the Debtor is engaged in any lawsuits, garnishments, executions, attachments, and whether any property of Debtor has been seized within the last year.
-Whether Debtor has transferred any property recently, provided any gifts to anyone, or has suffered any financial losses from fire, theft or other casualty.
-Bank Account information and Business interests of the Debtor.
Statement of Intention-This form is used in Chapter 7 Liquidation cases to state the Debtor’s intent to keep certain property that has a lien against it by reaffirming the debt or redeeming the property.
In addition to the Schedules and Statements required in the Petition, often times, usually in Chapter 7 Liquidation cases, a Debtor will be required to provide a copy of their bank statement to the trustee assigned to their case which establishes the balance in the Debtor’s accounts on the date of filing.
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