Bankruptcy 101: Suggestions for Efficiently Handling Chapter 13s and Increasing Profitability – Part 3 of 3

By Tony Coy, Staff Attorney to Chapter 13 Standing Trustee Camille Hope, Macon, GA
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Bring your file to the 341 hearing along with the supporting documents used to prepare the schedules and the B22. There is nothing more damaging to credibility and reputation than when the Trustee asks the debtor’s attorney, “How did you determine the specific information listed in the papers filed with the court?” and . . .

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