What's New in Best Case® Bankruptcy
January 29th, 2010
Interim Release
Feature Enhancement
- Schedule H - Codebtors: For easier data entry in Schedule H, the Codebtor List button has been updated to include parties from Schedules D - H, Form 7, Additional Notice, and Debtor and Employer names and addresses. In addition, a new Multi button allows users to link Codebtors to multiple creditors.
New Local Forms
- Central District of California:
- 2090-1.2 Application of Non-Resident Attorney*
- F3007-1.3 Notice of Objection to Claim*
- Northern District of California
- Supplemental Disclosure To I/J Re Listed Expenses – Local Form 27
- Agreed Motion To Abate Plan Payments - Local Form 28*
- Debtor(s)' Election To Abate Plan Payment - Local Form 29*
- Debtor(s)' Election to use a Portion of Tax Refund – Local Form 30*
- Debtor(s)' Notice of Chapter 13 Plan Payment Change – Local Form 31*
- Motion for Protective Order – Local Form 32
- Western District of Michigan:
- Cover Sheet for Amendments
- Debtor’s Motion To Defer Entry Of Discharge
- District of Wyoming:
- Notice of Deadline for Filing Objections*
- Cover Sheet Application Professional Compensation
Revised Local Forms
- Southern District of Florida - Motion to Value Collateral in Plan*
- Eastern District of North Carolina - Uniform Bankruptcy Document Production*
- District of Rhode Island
- Form A GO 09-003 Notice and/or Request
- Form C GO 09-003 Loss Mitigation Order
- District of South Carolina
- Notice of Plan Mod BEFORE Conf (3015-2A)*
- Notice of Plan Mod AFTER Conf (3015-2B)*
- Amendment to Plan to Increase Payments (3015-2C)*
- Certification about Domestic Support (3015-3A)*
New Custom Chapter 13 Plans
- Middle District of Florida: Tampa/Fort Myers and Orlando*
- Western District of New York: Rochester*
- District of Wyoming*
Revised Custom Chapter 13 Plans
- District of Arizona*
- Northern District of California - San Jose Long Form*
- Southern District of Florida*
- Southern District of Ohio – Dayton*
- Middle District of Tennessee*
- Eastern District of Wisconsin*
* Requires Purchase of local 13 plan or forms package. Visit our local forms page for
pricing
January 6th, 2010
Interim Release
Exemptions
- California - Exemption Amounts Increased under 704.730 Effective 1/1/2010
| Exemption | Old | New |
| Automatic Homestead | $50,000 | $75,000 |
| Automatic Homestead (debtor's spouse or a minor dependent living in the residence has no interest or only a community property interest in the homestead) | $75,000 | $100,000 |
| Automatic Homestead (debtor is a senior, disabled, or 55 years of age or older and has limited income) | $150,000 | $175,000 |
December 16th, 2009
Interim Release
Revised Local Forms
- Northern District of California, San Jose Division - Right/Responsibilities of Ch. 13 Debtors*
Revised Custom Chapter 13 Plans
New Local Forms
- Northern District of California, San Francisco Division:
- Declaration Regarding Lack of Income*
- (Joint) Declaration Regarding Lack of Income*
- Declaration Regarding Other Monthly Income*
- (Joint) Declaration Regarding Other Monthly Income*
- Declaration of Self Employment Income*
- (Joint) Declaration of Self Employment Income*
- Declaration of Rental Income*
- (Joint) Declaration of Rental Income*
Exemptions
- Wisconsin - Exemption Amounts Increased Effective 12/16/2009
| Exemption | Old | New |
| Homestead | $40,000 | $75,000 |
| Business/Farm Property | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| Consumer Goods | $5,000 | $12,000 |
| Motor Vehicle | $1,200 | $4,000 |
| Deposits | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Personal Injury Awards | $25,000 | $50,000 |
* Requires Purchase of local 13 plan or forms package. Visit our local forms page for
pricing
December 10th, 2009
Interim Release
Revised Local Forms
- Eastern District of North Carolina - Schedule C-1 Property Claimed as Exempt
Revised Custom Chapter 13 Plans
- District of District of Columbia*
* Requires Purchase of local 13 plan or forms package. Visit our local forms page for
pricing
December 5th, 2009
Interim Release
Revised Chapter 13 Plans
New Local Forms
- Northern District of California, San Jose Division - Rights and Responsibilities of Chapter 13 Debtors*
Exemptions
- Wisconsin - Exemption Amounts Increased Effective 12/16/2009
December 4th, 2009
Interim Release
New Local Forms
- Southern District of Ohio - Chapter 13 Disclosure of Compensation
- Western District of Washington - Right/Resp. of C13 Debtors/Attorneys*
Revised Local Forms
- Central District of California:
- F1017-1.2 Order on Debtor's Motion to Convert Case under 11*
- F1017-1.3 Notice of Debtor's Motion to Convert Case Under 11*
- F2085-1.1.Summons Summons and Notice of Hearing on Petition Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Chapter 15 for Recognition of a Foreign Nonmain Proceeding *
- F3015-1.1 Chapter 13 Plan *
- F3015-1.2 Notice of Section 341(a) Meeting and Hearing on Confirmation of Chapter 13 Plan with Copy of Chapter 13 Plan *
- F3015-1.5 Notice of Motion Under Local Bankruptcy Rules 3015-1(n) and (w) to Modify Plan or Suspend Plan Payments *
- F3015-1.8 Declaration RE Payment of Domestic Support Obligations (Preconfirmation)*
- F3015-1.8 (JOINT) Declaration RE Payment of Domestic Support Obligations (Preconfirmation) *
- F3015-1.9 Declaration RE Tax Returns (Preconfirmation) *
- F3015-1.9 (JOINT)Declaration RE Tax Returns (Preconfirmation)*
- F3015-1.15 Debtor's Motion for Authority to Refinance Real Property*
- F3015-1.16 Debtor's Motion for Authority to Sell Real Property*
- F4001-1M.PP Notice of Motion and Motion for Relief From the Automatic Stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 (with supporting declarations) (Personal Property) *
- F4001-1M.RP Notice of Motion and Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay Under 11 U.S.C. § 362 (Real Property)*
- F4001-1M.UD Notice of Motion and Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay or for Order Confirming that the Automatic Stay Does Not Apply Under 11 U.S.C. § 362(l)*
- F4001-1O.PP Order Granting Motion for Relief From the Automatic Stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 (Personal Property) *
- F4001-1O.RP Order Granting Motion for Relief From the Automatic Stay Under 11 U.S.C. § 362 (Real Property) *
- F4001-1O.UD Order Granting Motion for Relief From the Automatic Stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 (Unlawful Detainer)*
- F9013-1.2 Notice of Motion under Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-1*
- F9013-1.3 Notice of Opposition and Request for a Hearing*
- F9013-1.5 Notice of Motion and Motion to Avoid Lien under 11 U.S.C. § 522(f) (Real Property)*
- F9013-1.7 Notice of Motion and Motion to Avoid Lien under 11 U.S.C. § 522(f) (Personal Property)*
- Southern District of California - Declaration Re: Electronic Filing
Revised Custom Chapter 13 Plans
- District of Colorado*
- District of South Carolina*
* Requires Purchase of local 13 plan or forms package. Visit our local forms page for
pricing
December 1st, 2009
Interim Release
New Local Forms
- District of Colorado - Verification of Confirmable Plan *
Revised Local Forms
- Central District of California - Statement of Related Cases
- District of Colorado - Order Confirming Chapter 13 Plan*
- District of Colorado - Cover Sheet for Reaffirmation Agreement
- District of Colorado - Statement Concerning Payment Advices - (Joint Debtor) Statement Concerning
- Middle District of North Carolina - Debtor's Claim for Property Exemptions
- District of New Hampshire - Declaration Re: Electronic Filing
- District of New Hampshire - Declaration Re: Electronic Filing-Declarant
- District of New Hampshire - Notice of Hearing on Motion to Avoid
- District of Oregon - Notice of Amendment
- Southern District of Ohio - Statement of Related Cases
Revised Custom Chapter 13 Plans
- District of Hawaii*
- District of Idaho*
- Southern District of Illinois*
- District of New Hampshire*
- Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia*
- Western District of Washington*
New Federal Forms
- B240A- Reaffirmation Agreement
- B240B- Motion for Approval of Reaffirmation Agreement
- B240C- Order on Reaffirmation Agreement
Exemptions
- North Carolina- Homestead Exemption Increase from $18500 to $35000
* Requires Purchase of local 13 plan or forms package. Visit our local forms page for
pricing
Version 19 is now available!
November 17th, 2009
New Features in Electronic Filing
- Attach Documents Using the ECF Wizard - You can now attach documents to a schedule for an emergency or post-petition filing.
- Easily Access Naming Titles in the ECF Manager - The Rename function has been changed to include a drop-down list of file names for use with OneTouch Electronic Filing.
- Link to Specifc ECF Pages and Functions through ECF Express - You can now use ECF Express to eliminate time-consuming steps when conducting post-petition filings by sending you directly to the page you need.
- Quickly Run a Query or Docket Report with ECF Express - Quickly and easily run a query or access the docket report for your case with the click of a button.
Improved Client Management Features
- Simpified Client List Filtering - In addition to new filtering options, you can now sort your client list using a simplified drop down box.
- Client File Templates - You can now create client file templates which allow you to pre-populate standard information in case files.
Other Features and Enhancements
- Open Schedules I, J and Form 22 Simultaneously - You now have greater flexibility when referencing or copying information between Schedules I, J & Form 22 by having all three windows open simultaneously.
- Best Case Editor - The Best Case Editor now includes several additional formatting options such as footnote and endnote support, expanded font menu choices, and additional paragraph and table features.
- Attorney Compensation Statement - Enhanced customization provides users greater control to add or edit data that appears on the printed Attorney Compensation Statement.
- Additional Details - For more information on what's new in Version 19 click here.
New Federal Forms - effective December 1st, 2009
- Form 27: Reaffirmation Agreement Coversheet
Revised Federal Forms - effective December 1st, 2009
- Exihibit D: Individual Debtor's Statement of Compliance with Credit Counseling Requirement
- Form B201A: Notice to Individual Consumer Debtor(s)
- Form B201B: Certificate of Notice to Individual Consumer Debtors
New Local Forms
- Southern District of California - CSD 1186 Request for Hearing
- Southern District of Florida - Form 3a: Application to Pay Filing
- District of Maryland - Supplemental Disclosure of Compensation
- Middle District of North Carolina - Debtor Disclosure Regarding Domestic Support Obligations
- Middle District of North Carolina - Debtor Disclosure Regarding Domestic Support Obligations(Joint Debtor)
- District of Rhode Island - Amended Chapter 13 Plan
Revised Local Forms
- Western District of North Carolina - Authorization to Release Information*
- Northern District of New York - Rights and Responsibiities of Chapter 13 Debtors and Attorneys*
- District of Rhode Island - Order Confirming Chapter 13 Plan*
New Custom Chapter 13 Plan
Revised Custom Chapter 13 Plans
- District of Hawaii*
- Eastern District of Tennessee*
* Requires Purchase of local 13 plan or forms package. Visit our local forms page for
pricing.
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