AGENDA

• “Introduction”: History of U.S. bankruptcy system. Bankruptcy Court. Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules. Types of cases: Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12 and Chapter 13. The means test. Disposable income.
• “Trustees and Debtors”: Role of Chapter 7 Trustee, Chapter 13 Trustee, and U.S. Trustee. Section 341 Meeting. Eligibility of debtor. Duties of debtor. Credit counseling and           debtor education.
• “Automatic Stay”: Scope of the automatic stay. Exceptions to the automatic stay. Motions for relief from the automatic stay. Violation of the automatic stay.
• “Initial Filings by Debtors and Creditors”: Schedules of assets, debts, income, and expenses. Exempt assets. Secured, priority, and general unsecured claims. Statement of Financial Affairs. Proofs of Claim and objections thereto.
• “Chapter 7”: Eligibility for Chapter 7. Statement of Intention. 341 Meeting in Chapter 7. Asset vs. No-Asset cases.  Chapter 7 discharge.
• “Chapter 13”: Eligibility for Chapter 13. Chapter 13 Plan. 341 Meeting in Chapter 13. Disposable income. Confirmation process. Motions and Objections by Trustee and creditors.  Chapter 13 discharge.
• “Bankruptcy Litigation”: Motions. Objections. Adversary Proceedings. Rule 7001. Complaint to Determine Dischargeability vs. Objection to Discharge.