Required Documents

Required Documents for Filing Bankruptcy

Many documents are required for a court hearing and an in-office consultation with me, bankruptcy attorney Walter Metzen. It is extremely important that you gather all of this paperwork and bring it with you when we discuss your bankruptcy case or go to court on the matter. The trustee will make you come back for another court hearing or may move to dismiss your case if you fail to bring the proper documentation. If you have supplied the below required documents for filing bankruptcy to me already, I will bring them to court for you. Copies of these documents are acceptable for me and for court:

Driver’s license or state issued I.D.

Social Security card

Copies of your federal tax returns for the last year (Form 1040).

Pay stubs for the past two months

Titles for all vehicles that you own, including boats, mobile homes, and motorcycles.

• If you are leasing a car, you do not have an ownership interest and therefore do not have title.
• If you cannot find your title, you must go to the Secretary of State and get a duplicate title in time for your court hearing. If you cannot get one in time, you will most definitely have to come back for another hearing.

If you own or are buying a house or rental property, you must bring the following list of items.

• Deed (warranty or quit claim) or land contract
• Mortgage balance statement (the amount of money you owe)
• Property tax bill (SEV) that shows assessed value
• Appraisal if you have one (part of the closing papers)

Divorce judgments

Pension plan documents if you have a pension of 401K

Stock and bond certificates (if you own these items)

Any remaining balance on an attorney fee

If you have questions or concerns about these documents, please contact me today. I can help you understand the importance of gathering these documents and how to obtain copies if necessary. I look forward to speaking with you about your bankruptcy case.