Customer Rating: Summary: TOP OF THE LINE Comment: As always, the Nolo bankruptcy books are the only way to go when it comes to self-help books for the non-lawyer. Plus, the latest edition appears to have updated the summary of the 50 states various exemptions, an improvement from before.
Interestingly, the latest edition appears to be biased in favor of creditors' interests a little more than it was in the previous editions. Customer Rating: Summary: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Repay Your Debts (8th Edition) Comment: This book was very informative, I own a Bankruptcy Petition Preparer Service. To broaden my expertise in Chapter 13, I purchased this book. With the information in this book alone, I am now able to expand my business by offering Chapter 13 service to Attorneys. Five Stars for this book. Customer Rating: Summary: A top reference both for filers and for public library reference sections. Comment: If you're behind on your bills and creditors are threatening, you can consider filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection - and the 8th updated edition of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy will save you a fortune in attorney fees and confusion. Learn how to determine qualifications, understanding the law's protections, fill out and file forms, pay off debts and represent yourself in court: it's been completely rewritten to reflect the latest changes to federal bankruptcy law and includes all the latest facts, making this a top reference both for filers and for public library reference sections. Customer Rating: Summary: Good job Comment: The author did a good job organizing the information in this book.
I would also recommend Surviving Financial Disasters by Tiffany R. Love which comes with a CD ROM and actual sample court documents from someone who has been there and done that. Also tells what to expect after you filed your papers.
Customer Rating: Summary: This is another great one, Comment: This book also showed me how to MOtions and I feel like I can now do a motion for anything. Another great one for nolo.
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:
determine if you qualify for Chapter 13
stop a house foreclosure
estimate monthly payments
devise an acceptable repayment plan
complete and file forms
make up missed mortgage payments
pay off other debts
represent yourself before a bankruptcy judge or trustee
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
