Katherine L. Davis , Chapter 13 Trustee
Specific Requirements
Pre-confirmation (the beginning):
In addition to your Petition, Statement of Financial Affairs, Plan, AAPD, Schedules, and Income Statement, you (through your attorney) are required to file the following through the Bankruptcy Court Clerk:
Pre-Petition Credit Counseling Certificate
Income Records
*Tax Return Affidavit
*Domestic Support Obligations Affidavit (Only if there is an Obligation)
Post-Confirmation (during or near/at the end)
Financial Management Certificate
Address Changes
*Debtor Certification and Motion for Entry of Chapter 13 Discharge (Pursuant to
11 U.S.C. § 1328(a))
*ALL of the forms marked with an asterisk can be found on the Trustee's website under downloads/forms
Identification - Valid Driver’s License or other photo identification
Social Security Card (All clearly legible)
If you are not a wage earner - Benefit Letters/Bank Statement
*Mandatory Wage Directive Form/Payment Options
Insurance - Home Declarations Page
Auto Declarations Page
Tax Returns – At least 2 most recently filed years (pre-petition), and for each year thereafter while in Chapter 13
*Pre-Petition Mortgage Information Sheet
Authorization to Release Information to the Trustee Regarding Claims
Domestic Support Obligation Information (if applicable)
Disclose in Schedules name and address of recipient and servicing agency
(In the event that the debtor is prohibited from contacting the custodial parent due to an
affidavit of non-disclosure)
Divorce Decrees OR Custody Order
Special Child Support Agreement documentation
*ALL of the forms marked with an asterisk can be found on the Trustee's website under downloads/forms
In addition to the required items for a consumer case, all business case debtor(s) must also submit:
*Twelve (12) Month Projected Cash Flow of the business
* Profit and Loss Statement for Six (6) months prior to filing
Tax Deposit Statements
*Trustee’s Business Questionnaire
Bank Statements - Copies of last Six (6) months on all accounts accessed by Debtor(s) and monthly thereafter until the case is confirmed
Any Business Insurance- Copies of Declarations Page
Monthly Operating Reports
*ALL of the forms marked with an asterisk can be found on the Trustee's website under downloads/forms
No. Payments may be mailed to PO Box 94210, Lubbock, Texas 79493. The most secure payment method is through an established TFS account at www.tfsbillpay.com
*Please ensure your case number is referenced on your payment method. NEVER send cash.
The Trustee may not accept emailed tax returns. The most secure way to send them is directly through your attorney. Please remember to redact your social security number and to reference your case number.
If your refund is over $2,000, then you may owe the amount over $2,000 to the Trustee. The Trustee will send you a letter to advise you of the amount of the excess refund that you are required to submit to the Trustee. A hearing will also be set by the Trustee that applies your refund to your case. If you have a reason that you need to keep your refund, contact your attorney.
The easiest way to track your case is through the National Data Center. You may register at www.ndc.org. It is completely free to you as a Debtor. It is the best way to track of all the payments you have made, the creditors that have filed claims, and which creditors are being paid.
It is of the utmost importance to contact your attorney as soon as possible. Your attorney will assist you with the insurance company and discuss the possibility of purchasing another vehicle.
Please contact your attorney immediately if you are unable to make your plan payments. They will discuss your options.
You must receive approval from the Court. Please contact your attorney. They will discuss your options.