Best Case Spotlight

October 2009

In this issue:

ATTENTION: Revised means test numbers are effective Nov. 1, 2009.

The Department of Justice has not yet released these numbers to the public. Look out for a new Best Case release, which incorporates these changes before Nov. 1, 2009. For more information on this, visit www.usdoj.gov/ust/eo/bapcpa/meanstesting.htm.

Feature Spotlight: Streamline the data entry process with MyCaseInfo

MyCaseInfo is a secure, web-based client questionnaire for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. Invite clients to enter information online saving you valuable data entry time. Many Best Case users enjoy the benefits of MyCaseInfo which include the ability to:

  • Pre-qualify clients, obtain basic case information or have the online questionnaire filled out entirely
  • Preview client-entered data prior to importing
  • Easily populate schedules with the click of a button eliminating hours of data entry time
  • Invite as many clients as necessary and only pay for the files that are imported

There is no commitment required. Your first import is on us! Just pay $6 per imported client file after that. Sign up for MyCaseInfo today.

Insights: Assisting you in your due diligence requirements

Best Case has partnered with A Suite Solution from OCR and CIN Legal Data Services to provide you due diligence products and services. From these companies, you can obtain:

  • Tax transcripts
  • Automobile valuation
  • Property appraisals
  • Credit counseling debtor education services
  • And more!

Set up an account with one or both of these companies and begin satisfying the BAPCPA fact-checking requirements quickly and easily. Find out how to get started.

Shortcuts: Easily copy a creditor to Schedule G from D, E, or F

  1. In Schedules D, E or F select the creditor you want to copy to Schedule G and click Move E/F Select the creditor and click Move E/F
  2. Select the radial button, Schedule G-Contracts & Leases (Copy) and click OK Select the creditor and click Move E/F
  3. The creditor you just copied will appear on the screen, click OK
  4. Congratulations, the creditor is now copied to Schedule G

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