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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

  • ExemptionOldNew
    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

  • District of Arizona*

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
  • ExemptionOldNew
    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

  • District of Arizona*

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

  • District of Montana*

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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