Bankruptcy filings are rising across the country and expected to surge as a result of the economic damage caused by COVID-19. Be prepared to assist clients with overwhelming debt. Basics of Personal Bankruptcy explores the basics of personal bankruptcy law including determining client’s eligibility to file, an overview of the bankruptcy code chapters, exemptions, the liquidation process, and preparing the petition. Principles:

• I. Determine client’s eligibility to file
• II. Understand the various chapters and the implications
• III. How to prepare pleadings and file cases
• IV. How exemptions work
• V. How to litigate in bankruptcy court