Bankruptcy Case Management Checklist Template
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Case Initiation & Filing
Tasks related to starting the bankruptcy case and filing necessary documents.
Date of Initial Consultation
Client Name
Case Number (assigned)
Brief Summary of Initial Client Situation
Chapter Filed (7 or 13)
Petition Filing Date
Petition Document Upload
Debtor's Social Security Number
Client Intake & Assessment
Gathering client information, assessing financial situation, and explaining the bankruptcy process.
Client Background & Referral Source
Estimated Monthly Income
Date of Initial Consultation
Primary Reason for Bankruptcy
Assets Owned (Select all that apply)
Client Signature
Financial Document Collection
Collecting and organizing required financial documents (e.g., tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs).
Federal Tax Returns (Last 3 Years)
State Tax Returns (Last 3 Years)
Pay Stubs (Last 6 Months)
Bank Statements (All Accounts, Last 6 Months)
IRA/Retirement Account Balance
Value of Stocks/Bonds
Loan Documents (Mortgage, Auto, Personal)
Statement of Financial Affairs
Preparing and reviewing the Statement of Financial Affairs.
Gross Income in the Last 6 Months
Description of Assets and Liabilities
Date of Last Tax Return Filed
Value of Real Estate Owned
Outstanding Mortgage Balance
Copy of Last Tax Return
Primary Source of Income
Means Test Evaluation
Calculating and documenting the results of the Means Test.
Household Size
Gross Income (Prior 6 Months)
Allowable Expenses (Housing)
Allowable Expenses (Transportation)
Allowable Expenses (Healthcare)
Allowable Expenses (Other)
State/Region for Expense Calculation
Notes/Explanation of Expenses (if needed)
Schedules and Statements
Completing and verifying accuracy of all Schedules and Statements.
Description of Assets (Real Estate)
Estimated Value of Real Estate
Description of Personal Property
Estimated Value of Personal Property
Type of Debt (Secured vs. Unsecured)
Amount of Debt Owed
Details of Debt (Creditor Name, Account Number)
Date Debt Incurred
Meeting of Creditors Preparation
Preparing client for the Meeting of Creditors, including question anticipation.
Explain the Meeting of Creditors process to the client.
List potential questions creditors might ask.
Prepare client responses to anticipated questions.
Identify client’s comfort level with questioning.
Meeting of Creditors Date
Meeting of Creditors Time
Meeting of Creditors Execution
Managing the Meeting of Creditors process, including answering questions and addressing concerns.
Summary of Questions Asked by Creditors
Client Responses to Creditor Questions
Number of Creditors Present
Overall Tone of Meeting
Meeting Date
Meeting Start Time
Notes on Creditor Behavior/Concerns
Confirmation Hearing Preparation
Preparing for the Confirmation Hearing, including legal arguments and evidence.
Summary of Key Legal Arguments
Supporting Documentation (e.g., contracts, appraisals)
Anticipated Objections from Creditors
Estimated Hearing Duration (minutes)
Confirmation Hearing Date
Confirmation Hearing Time
Discharge & Post-Discharge Matters
Handling discharge-related tasks and addressing any post-discharge issues.
Discharge Date
Notes on Discharge Order
Discharge Type
Remaining Debt (if applicable)
Summary of Post-Discharge Communication with Client
Deadline for Reaffirmation Agreements (if applicable)
Client Signature on Reaffirmation Agreement (if applicable)
Communication & Correspondence
Maintaining communication with client, creditors, and the court.
Date of Last Client Communication
Summary of Communication
Communication Method
Detailed Notes from Communication
Attached Correspondence (Email, Letter)
Number of Emails Sent Regarding This Case
Communication Status
Legal Research & Updates
Staying informed of bankruptcy law changes and applying them to the case.
Date of Legal Update Reviewed
Summary of New Legal Precedent
Impact on Current Cases?
Relevant Statute or Case Name
Estimated Time Saved/Lost (Hours)
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