BANKRUPTCY CASE MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

Created by ChecklistGuro (https://checklistguro.com)


--- CASE INITIATION & FILING ---
[ ] Date of Initial Consultation
[ ] Client Name
[ ] Case Number (assigned)
[ ] Brief Summary of Initial Client Situation
[ ] Chapter Filed (7 or 13) (Chapter 7, Chapter 13)
[ ] Petition Filing Date
[ ] Petition Document Upload
[ ] Debtor's Social Security Number

--- CLIENT INTAKE & ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Client Background & Referral Source
[ ] Estimated Monthly Income
[ ] Date of Initial Consultation
[ ] Primary Reason for Bankruptcy (Medical Debt, Job Loss, Business Failure, Unexpected Expenses, Other)
[ ] Assets Owned (Select all that apply) (Real Estate, Vehicles, Investments, Bank Accounts, Personal Property)
[ ] Client Signature

--- FINANCIAL DOCUMENT COLLECTION ---
[ ] 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 ---
[ ] 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 (Employment, Self-Employment, Social Security, Pension, Other)

--- MEANS TEST EVALUATION ---
[ ] Household Size
[ ] Gross Income (Prior 6 Months)
[ ] Allowable Expenses (Housing)
[ ] Allowable Expenses (Transportation)
[ ] Allowable Expenses (Healthcare)
[ ] Allowable Expenses (Other)
[ ] State/Region for Expense Calculation (Region 1, Region 1a, Region 2, Region 2a, Region 3, Region 4)
[ ] Notes/Explanation of Expenses (if needed)

--- 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) (Secured, Unsecured)
[ ] Amount of Debt Owed
[ ] Details of Debt (Creditor Name, Account Number)
[ ] Date Debt Incurred

--- MEETING OF CREDITORS PREPARATION ---
[ ] 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. (Very Comfortable, Somewhat Comfortable, Neutral, Somewhat Uncomfortable, Very Uncomfortable)
[ ] Meeting of Creditors Date
[ ] Meeting of Creditors Time

--- MEETING OF CREDITORS EXECUTION ---
[ ] Summary of Questions Asked by Creditors
[ ] Client Responses to Creditor Questions
[ ] Number of Creditors Present
[ ] Overall Tone of Meeting (Cooperative, Neutral, Adversarial)
[ ] Meeting Date
[ ] Meeting Start Time
[ ] Notes on Creditor Behavior/Concerns

--- CONFIRMATION HEARING PREPARATION ---
[ ] Summary of Key Legal Arguments
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., contracts, appraisals)
[ ] Anticipated Objections from Creditors (None, Lack of Standing, Improper Valuation, Fraudulent Conveyance, Other)
[ ] Estimated Hearing Duration (minutes)
[ ] Confirmation Hearing Date
[ ] Confirmation Hearing Time

--- DISCHARGE & POST-DISCHARGE MATTERS ---
[ ] Discharge Date
[ ] Notes on Discharge Order
[ ] Discharge Type (Full Discharge, Partial Discharge, No Discharge)
[ ] 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 ---
[ ] Date of Last Client Communication
[ ] Summary of Communication
[ ] Communication Method (Phone, Email, Mail, In-Person)
[ ] Detailed Notes from Communication
[ ] Attached Correspondence (Email, Letter)
[ ] Number of Emails Sent Regarding This Case
[ ] Communication Status (Initial Contact, Follow Up, Confirmation, Resolution)

--- LEGAL RESEARCH & UPDATES ---
[ ] Date of Legal Update Reviewed
[ ] Summary of New Legal Precedent
[ ] Impact on Current Cases? (Significant Impact, Moderate Impact, Minimal Impact, No Impact)
[ ] Relevant Statute or Case Name
[ ] Estimated Time Saved/Lost (Hours)

--- END OF TEMPLATE ---
Transform this text into a digital, automated, and trackable mobile app!
Visit: https://checklistguro.com/templates/case-management/bankruptcy-case-management-checklist-template
(Click "Install Template" to launch your digital inspection tool immediately)