Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law 6/16/2014 - Manchester, NH

Full Agenda

• INTRODUCTION TO THE BANKRUPTCY CODE AND RULES 
  • Various Bankruptcy Proceedings
  • Eligibility
  • Exemptions
  • Q&A
• CONDUCTING THE INITIAL CLIENT INTERVIEW 
  • Bankruptcy Alternatives
  • How to Conduct and Analyze Intake Interviews
  • Must-Ask Questions in Follow-Up Interviews
  • Rules for Setting Up Retainer Agreements
  • Creating Correspondence Faster
  • Helping Your Client Determine Which Chapter to File
  • Clarifying Key Differences Between Chapters for Clients
  • Q&A
• THE BASICS OF CHAPTER 7 AND THE MEANS TEST 
  • Information to Obtain From Debtors
  • The Means Test
  • Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Property
  • When to File Petition and Related Documents
  • The Trustee's Role
  • Automatic Stay
  • What to Expect From Creditors' Meetings
  • Spot Problems When Liquidating Remaining Assets
  • Control Distribution to Creditors and Discharge of Bankruptcy
  • Q&A
• THE BASICS OF CHAPTER 13 
  • Compare and Contrast Chapter 13 and Chapter 7
  • Automatic Stay Provisions
  • The Trustee's Role as Administrator
  • Tips for Creating and Filing Repayment Plans
  • Easy Ways to Establish Priority of Claims
  • Avoid Mistakes When Confirming or Rejecting Plans
  • When Conversion to Chapter 7 is Applicable
  • Enforce and Modify Plans
  • Uncover Broader Discharge Options
  • Q&A
• ENSURING ETHICAL CONDUCT 
  • Specific Provisions of the Bankruptcy Code on Ethics
  • Sanctions in Bankruptcy Proceedings
  • Ethics of Conflicts of Interest
  • Q&A
• BANKRUPTCY FORMS AND FILING PROCESS 
  • Choose the Right Forms (Sample Forms Included)
  • What Schedules to File
  • Checklist of Filing Procedures
  • Do's and Don'ts When Filing Petitions
  • Pros and Cons of Electronic Filing
  • Q&A
• AUTOMATIC STAY LITIGATION IN A NUTSHELL 
  • The Real Purpose of the Automatic Stay
  • Creditors Strategies for Terminating or Obtaining Relief From the Stay.
  • Determine Violations of the Stay
  • How the Stay Affects the Statutes of Limitation
  • Helpful Sample Forms
  • Q&A

 
Who Should Attend 
This basic level programis designed for professionals who want to learn the fundamentals of bankruptcy law and to maximize every opportunity during the filing process for alleviating debts. Those who should attend include: 

• Attorneys 
• Bankers 
• Paralegals 
• CPAs 
• Real Estate Professionals 

 
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Adhere to the BAPCPA rules when helping clients effectively manage their financial obligations. 
 
Event Description 
Give Clients Proper Debt Relief 
Are you prepared to handle consumer bankruptcy claims? A solid understanding of fundamental bankruptcy law and procedures is essential to your confidence and effectiveness as a bankruptcy practitioner. With our practical program you will learn the technical skills needed to provide immediate protection to clients and help them establish a financially stable future. Enroll today! 

• Gain the fundamentals of various bankruptcy chapters and their subsequent procedures of filing and litigation. 
• Properly apply the means test and know the exemptions that are permitted. 
• Safeguard against potential liability with an understanding of the duties for debtor's counsel and rules governing bankruptcy petition preparers. 
• Create Chapter 13 repayment plans that satisfy creditors and get your clients back on track faster. 
• Determine when converting a Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7 is permitted - and learn the process. 

Maximize client interviews: learn how to conduct and analyze intake interviews and identify must-ask follow-up questions.