Bankruptcy Documents

Bankruptcy Forms required

1. PERSONAL INFO
   • A copy of your Driver's License and Social Security Card.
   • Current address and any past addresses.
2. INCOME
   • All documents regarding the last 6 months of income (paystubs, receipts, check stubs, etc).
   • Any pension, annuity, social security or other income and documents supporting this.
   • The last 2 years of tax returns with any W2 or 1099 forms that go with it.
3. ASSETS
   • Bank Statements - Provide the last 6 months of bank statements (the Most recent is particularly important).
   • Investment accounts - Most recent statement from All savings, investment, or other accounts. (including any that were closed in the last year).
   • All Pension, IRA, or any other retirement accounts (especially if you have transferred money in or out of any of these accounts in the last year).
   • Any other documents that prove the value of large assets you may own such as a vehicle, equipment, fixtures, etc.
4. DEBTS/CONTRACTS
   • The most recent statement from your mortgage and property tax statement of all real estate you own.
   • The most recent statement, invoice, or letter from ALL creditors, including any debt you owe, credit card companies, collection agencies, attorneys, etc.
   • The most recent statement of all utilities and ongoing debts such as electric, gas, telephone, internet, water, etc.
   • A copy of all leases, contracts or financing arrangement for any assets secured by such. (for example if you lease a vehicle, rent an apartment, or rent a piece of equipment).
   • Names, address, and information regarding any privately held debt that you owe to anybody.
5. OTHER DOCUMENTS (may be required depending on whether or not you have any of the following).

• Own a Business/Self-employed
• Divorced in last 2 years
• Foreclosed
• Lawsuits including any garnishment, bank levy, or seizures.

 

This covers most situations however depending on your situation other documents may be required to protect your assets properly.