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These cases are of specific interest to creditors but debtor attorneys and trustees also should be aware. Chapter 7 debtor bears the burden of proof of demonstrating eligibility in order to convert to Chapter 13; such proof requires them to demonstrate that they have regular income adequate to fund a Chapter 13 plan. AND . . . Chapter 13 plan fails to satisfy the eligibility requirements if it depends upon gifts or loans to be feasible.

Canine Collateral. Paws and Claws. A legal tail. The puns are endless but Attorney Blay shares how he resolved the growing issue of a debtor’s pet being used as loan collateral while also highlighting the quirks of pet financing in bankruptcy cases.