What information is needed to file a Chapter 7 Petition?

 

A: To file for bankruptcy, you will be required to provide a significant amount of information to the court, as a part of your filing. It is essential that the information be accurate.

  • Names and addresses of all creditors, along with account numbers.

    • unsecured claims (credit cards, medical bills, personal loans);

    • secured claims (mortgages, liens, security interests, judgments);

    • unsecured priority claims (including alimony and taxes);

    • unexpired contracts and leases (leases, leases, and other active contracts).

  • Ownership interest in real estate

  • Inventory of personal property including the value and locations for

    • bank accounts;

    • household goods and furnishings;

    • furs;

    • jewelry;

    • cars;

    • pensions;

    • IRAs;

    • Stocks;

    • life insurance policies, and cash value

  • Personal cash flow statement

  • Information on any payments made over $600 within 90 days of the filing