Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals

The Fifth Abridged Edition of Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals builds on previous editions and offers a concise integration of theory and practice as a basis for improved learning. It presents readable and succinct descriptions of the bankruptcy system, with an emphasis on the paralegal's role at every stage of a bankruptcy proceeding. Like its parent text, the Abridged Edition is written and formatted for paralegal students who need a practical introduction to the code and rules of bankruptcy law. It focuses on the nuts and bolts of a Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy case to provide paralegals with a general understanding of other types of bankruptcy processes. New to the Fifth Edition: - Coverage of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 throughout the book
- Updated Official Bankruptcy Forms
- Citations to recent and noteworthy case opinions
- The most recent statutory adjustment of dollar exemption amounts (and other provisions) in the Bankruptcy Code
Professors and students will benefit from: - Straightforward writing that explains basic consumer bankruptcy in ordinary English
- A helpful overview of the bankruptcy code and rules
- A comprehensive introduction to client interview skills and the client interview process
- An integrated narrative fact pattern allowing students to learn the topic of each chapter interactively
- Step-by-step guidance through the paralegal's role at every stage of the bankruptcy proceeding
- Simple instructions for completing and submitting documentation in a timely manner
- Content focused on consumer bankruptcy, primarily from the debtor's perspective
- Means testing concepts covered in a dedicated chapter
- A useful tutorial on means testing procedure
- Abundant learning aids, including: - Examples, procedural checklists, summaries of the law, discussion questions, learning objectives, and a glossary of common bankruptcy terms