PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY BENEFIT

 

Who is Eligible?

Any covered member who seeks representation in a person bankruptcy proceeding is covered by this benefit?

 

What is the Benefit?

The Legal Services Fund provides coverage through the panel law firm for all necessary conferences and legal services in the preparation of a petition to file for personal bankruptcy. Such a petition and schedules to file for personal bankruptcy may be finalized with a minimum of consultation and negotiation or it may involve a number of exceedingly complex steps. In some situations, it may require attendance at meetings with creditors and settlement agreements.

 

The following schedule indicates the legal services available and the amount to be paid by you in each circumstance:

STEPS IN THE LEGAL PROCESS PROVIDED BY THE FUND THROUGH AMOUNT PAID THE PANEL LAW FIRM BY FUND MEMBER

A. Consultation ................................................. $0
 

B. Simple Personal Bankruptcy........................ $75.00
 

C. Complex Personal Bankruptcy .................... $100.00
 

 

How is the Personal Bankruptcy Benefit Obtained?

To obtain the Personal Bankruptcy Benefit, simply contact your Local Organization to request an appointment. At the time of the appointment, you and your attorney from the panel law firm will complete the appropriate forms.