The following checklist provides an outline of the amount and types of information we will need collected in order to prepare the necessary schedules and lists in a bankruptcy case. This checklist is provided for your use. In certain cases, more information may be required, for instance if you are self-employed or receiving social security benefits.
- Completed Bankruptcy Questionnaire
- Credit Counseling Certificate and items in credit counselor's file.
- Credit Report.
- Pay Stubs covering the previous 6 months. If self-employed, provide a payroll summary or bank statements showing all monies deposited.
- Tax Returns for the previous 2 years and the current year.
- If taxes are owed, copy of most recent statements from taxing authorities.
- If you own real property, provide a copy of:
- Warranty Deed
- Property Tax Information
- Recent appraisal, if any
- Declaration page for Homeowners insurance and any personal property riders
- Recent statement from mortgage company
- For renters, provide a copy of:
- Lease Agreement
- Declaration page for Renters insurance and any personal property riders
- If you have an eviction judgment, provide a copy of:
Landlord's judgment or eviction summons - Bank statements for all accounts for the previous 6 months. Please be able to identify the source of each deposit.
- Most current statements for all retirement funds (IRA, 401(k), etc).
- Life insurance policies and recent statements showing current cash surrender value.
- Complete inventory listing of household items (see Household Inventory Listing worksheet).
- Please have available photographs of each room of house and garage to identify household goods, appliances and garage items.
