The Practising Law Institute (PLI) will present "Bankruptcy Basics for Low-Income Clients 2021" as a live webcast on Wednesday, April 7, beginning at 9 a.m.
Although pre-COVID-19 the economy was improving and foreclosures in many parts of the country were in decline due to rising home values, financially marginalized people still file bankruptcy in disproportionate numbers and the impacts of COVID-19 and the economic fallout and rise in unemployment may lead to an increase in new bankruptcy filings, particularly for low-income borrowers.
Many debtors are unrepresented and bankruptcy clinics are still in great demand. There is a critical need for pro bono attorneys to assist low-income clients at all levels.
This program was developed for brand new practitioners and those who are either not familiar with the practice or have not practiced bankruptcy law since the passage of BAPCPA.
The program will focus on Chapter 7 bankruptcy, from the day a new client walks into your office, to the day you receive notice that they have successfully received a discharge and their case is closed.
Attendees will learn:
• An overview of Chapter 7 bankruptcy
• Duties and due diligence of the attorney
• How the discharge works and the effectiveness of the automatic stay
• How to protect the debtor's property through exemptions
• An overview of the means test for the low-income client
• Issues in bankruptcy to be aware of and understand
This program was designed for practitioners, paralegals and legal assistants who are new to the practice of bankruptcy. It is a basic "How to File a Chapter 7" program.
Course materials will be available to attendees prior to the start of the program. Cost for the webcast is $199. To register or for additional information, visit www.pli.edu and click on "programs."
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