Replaced annually, Consumer Bankruptcy Handbook with Forms provides up-to-date advice on scheduling, documenting, and completing bankruptcy proceedings. The book is divided into two main parts: text and forms. The text includes step-by-step practice advice for dealing with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy issues, as well as: Evaluating a debtor's need for relief Determining property of the estate and exempt property Preparing petition and schedules Advising on the duties of a debtor Obtaining creditors' remedies Filing a Chapter 13 plan Serving as trustee The forms part of the book provides more than 150 bankruptcy practice checklists, letters, and forms for representing the debtor, creditor, or trustee.