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Creditor with inadequate notice holds a fully nondischargeable obligation following a Chapter 7 discharge.

In a Chapter 7 client surrendered her vehicle. Case was filed declaring such and no vehicle ownership expense was claimed. Subsequently, the lender offered a modified loan with a reduced monthly payment that was found acceptable. Accordingly, client now plans to reaffirm. This raises several procedural questions Attorney Hooge answers for us.

Jan Sensenich is retiring today . . . . Bidding farewell to Jan is no easy task. He has been a well-respected Chapter 12 Trustee and Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for 33 years . . . We love and will miss you, Jan, but won’t miss you too much! Jan plans to continue writing for ConsiderChapter13.org!!

When you hear the words “gone too soon,” it is usually related to death. Fortunately, that is not the case here. Pamela Simmons Beasley, Chapter 13 Trustee for the District of South Carolina in Columbia, made an indelible impression on me and the NACTT. We will miss you, Pam!

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Trawick "Buzzy" Hamilton Stubbs Jr. on September 25th.

The debtor’s family expense for nonessential taekwondo training and gym memberships demonstrated an abuse of Chapter 7 and the case would be dismissed unless converted to a Chapter 13.

As lawyers, words are our stock in trade. Here, Cathy and Ed Boltz look at an explanation of the difference between preemption and preclusion.

Lilian G. Tsang was appointed as Chapter 13 Standing Trustee for the Eastern District of California on September 1, 2023. Then, on January 1, 2024, Lilian took on the Fresno and Bakersfield divisions.

We are pleased to provide a detailed guide to new guidelines for Flex Modifications effective both 11/1 and 12/1.

The statutes and case law surrounding bankruptcy and criminal debts involve nuanced distinctions and rigorous proof requirements. Trustee Smith brings ConsiderChapter13.org readers insight into what is and what is not dischargeable.