Clients facing foreclosure may also receive assistance with bankruptcy through the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Foreclosure Prevention Project.
At this seminar, skilled practitioners will discuss leading consumer bankruptcy strategies and fundamental issues that arise in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. The speakers will share local practical pointers and perspectives for handling cases in the Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court.
Panelists will address:
Best Practices Chapter 7
• Case intake
• Preparing the Bankruptcy petition & schedules
• Exemptions
• Means Test
• Red Flags for Discharge Issue
• Preparing for the §341 meeting of creditors
• File management issues
• Trustee’s examination of debtor’s bankruptcy case.
Best Practices Chapter 13
• Components of a plan
• Trustee Evaluation of Means Test and the plan
• Representation of client at Section 341 meeting
• Confirmation process
• Plan modification and loss mitigation