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The Basics of Filing Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 2023

Product ID: CA3487D
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

Endorsed by the Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors' Rights Section and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Bankruptcy basics

Job loss. Divorce. Illness or injury. Student loans and credit cards. There are countless scenarios that can push people into insolvency. The Basics of Filing Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 will give you the tools and know-how to advise consumers or creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.

In part one of this two-part series, leaders in Wisconsin bankruptcy practice will address everything you need to know to successfully advise clients — from the initial consultation to wrapping up the representation. You’ll learn:

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OnDemand seminar

Pricing

Member $269.00

Non-Member $349.00

Credits

7 CLE

Upon purchase, this OnDemand program is available to view for 90 days.

Credits are available only if viewed prior to 12/31/2024.

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Maximum quantity must be less than or equal to 1.

Endorsed by the Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors' Rights Section and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Bankruptcy basics

Job loss. Divorce. Illness or injury. Student loans and credit cards. There are countless scenarios that can push people into insolvency. The Basics of Filing Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 will give you the tools and know-how to advise consumers or creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.

In part one of this two-part series, leaders in Wisconsin bankruptcy practice will address everything you need to know to successfully advise clients — from the initial consultation to wrapping up the representation. You’ll learn:

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Sponsored By

Interested in sponsoring this program? Find out more.

James V. Block
Krautkramer & Block LLC
Wausau

J. David Krekeler
Krekeler Law
Madison

Rebecca J. Quiroz
Chapter 13 Trustee
Oshkosh

Nicole I. Pellerin
Murphy Desmond S.C.
Madison

Michael Rud
Esserlaw LLC
Milwaukee

9:00 a.m. : Setting the Stage

  • The creditor toolbox
  • Non-bankruptcy debt-relief options

9:50 a.m. : Getting Started: The Initial Consultation and Gathering of Information

  • Attorneys as debt-relief agencies
  • What to cover at the initial consultation
  • 527 notices
  • The fee agreement

10:40 a.m. : Break

10:55 a.m. : Preparing Bankruptcy Schedules

  • Practical session that will review what is needed on the bankruptcy schedules

12:00 p.m. : Lunch (on your own)

1:15 p.m. : Means Test

  • What income to report and how
  • What deductions to take
  • What the United States Trustee won’t tell you

2:10 p.m. : Chapter 13 Plans

  • Doing the math – figuring income and allowed expenses on the means test
  • Using checklists
  • It is YOUR Chapter 13 plan – tell the trustee and the creditors who you are paying and how much they will receive
  • Calculating feasibility – make sure the math works within the plan

3:00 p.m. : Break

3:15 p.m. : Discharge Issues and Fraudulent Transfers

4:05 p.m. : Cases to Know

4:35 p.m. : Program Concludes

Following program start times, webcast replay schedule will vary slightly from above listed times.

  • Learn the fundamentals of Chapter 7 and 13
  • Know exactly which documents to file
  • Understand the “means” test
  • Receive an introduction to discharge and dischargeability
  • Attorneys seeking to add bankruptcy to their practice
  • Bankruptcy lawyers seeking a refresher
  • Creditor/debtor attorneys

YLD Discount!

Young Lawyers Division members receive a $20 discount on tuition.* Discount applied automatically upon log-in.

*Young Lawyers Division Members are State Bar member attorneys 36 years of age or younger, or within five years of admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin. If you’ve opted out of YLD, you will not receive this discount. The $20 discount only applies to in-person, live webcast, and webcast replay versions of this seminar – not CLE OnDemand.. YLD members with Ultimate Passes, other CLE passes, or PINNACLE discounts are not eligible for this discount.


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The Basics has value for attorneys of any experience level, but if you’re seeking a more advanced bankruptcy seminar, you’ll want to attend Beyond the Basics of Chapter 7 & Chapter 13. It goes into more depth on the interplay between divorce and debt relief and tackles common issues that arise in Chapter 13 cases, including relief from stay requests, motions to dismiss, and lien avoidance.

BYP

The Build Your Practice Series from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® introduces you to the fundamentals of various practice areas. Gain the tools and information you need to develop a new area of practice and expand your firm's offerings. Build Your Practice Series programs are endorsed by the State Bar's Young Lawyers Division.

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