Your Bankruptcy Checklist
If you’re looking to expedite your bankruptcy process, you may want to gather the following documents. It will seem like a lot, but keep in mind that this list can be tailored to your specific situation. For example, if you own a home, then we would need a copy of your recent mortgage statement, mortgage, and deed. If you rent, on the other hand, we would just need a copy of your lease.
Please also keep in mind that this information is crucial in planning your case, and having it handy makes for a much smoother, stress-free case for you! It's been our experience that putting in a little effort at the beginning of your case will pay off dividends down the road!
Your bankruptcy checklist includes:
- Certificate of Consumer Credit Counseling (the first course you take—must be completed before filing)
- Completed bankruptcy packet with income and expenses (provided at meeting)
- Copy of Photo ID and Social Security Card
- Paystubs/proof of income for the past six months (including spouse's income, even if they are not filing)
- Bank statements for the past three months
- Federal and state tax returns with W-2’s / 1099’s for the past two years (or most recently filed returns)
- Most recent statement for all retirement accounts, whole-life insurance policies, & 529 educational savings accounts
- Most recent mortgage statement
- Copies of real estate mortgage and deed
- Rental/Lease Agreement or Land Installment Contract
- Divorce Decree and Property Settlement Agreement
- Name, address, and telephone number of the person receiving child support
- Copies of all lawsuits/complaints, garnishment orders, and foreclosure/sheriff sale notices
- Proof of any transfers, sales, gifts, or trades of any type of property made in the past two years
- Proof of charitable contributions, if over $100 per month
- Payroll email or fax number if your wages are being garnished (so we can send them notice to stop the garnishment)
Download Your Bankruptcy Checklist Here
To discuss your debt relief options with Attorney Matthew Cree, contact the Law Office of Matthew M. Cree, LLC at (317) 830-5993 today.