The Sixth Abridged Edition of Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals builds on previous editions and offers a concise integration of theory and practice as a basis for improved learning. It presents readable and succinct descriptions of the bankruptcy system, with an emphasis on the paralegal’s role at every stage of a bankruptcy proceeding. Like its parent text, the Abridged Edition is written and formatted for paralegal students who need a practical introduction to the code and rules of bankruptcy law. It focuses on the nuts and bolts of a Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy case to provide paralegals with a general understanding of the bankruptcy process.
New to the Sixth Edition:
- Updated Official Bankruptcy Forms
- Cites to recent and noteworthy case opinions
- The most recent statutory adjustment of dollar exemption amounts (and other provisions) in the Bankruptcy Code
Professors and students will benefit from:
- Straightforward writing that explains basic consumer bankruptcy in ordinary English
- A helpful overview of the bankruptcy code and rules
- A comprehensive introduction to client interview skills and the client interview process
- An integrated narrative fact pattern allowing students to learn the topic of each chapter interactively
- Step-by-step guidance through the paralegal’s role at every stage of the bankruptcy proceeding
- Simple instructions for completing and submitting documentation in a timely manner
- Content focused on consumer bankruptcy, primarily from the debtor’s perspective
- Means testing concepts covered in a dedicated chapter
- A useful tutorial on means testing procedure
- A downloadable forms manual on the publisher’s website
- A wealth of helpful teaching aids within the book, including:
- examples
- procedural checklists
- summaries of the law
- discussion questions
- learning objectives
- glossary of common bankruptcy terms
The Sixth Abridged Edition of Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals builds on previous editions and offers a concise integration of theory and practice as a basis for improved learning. It presents readable and succinct descriptions of the bankruptcy system, with an emphasis on the paralegal’s role at every stage of a bankruptcy proceeding. Like its parent text, the Abridged Edition is written and formatted for paralegal students who need a practical introduction to the code and rules of bankruptcy law. It focuses on the nuts and bolts of a Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy case to provide paralegals with a general understanding of the bankruptcy process.
New to the Sixth Edition:
- Updated Official Bankruptcy Forms
- Cites to recent and noteworthy case opinions
- The most recent statutory adjustment of dollar exemption amounts (and other provisions) in the Bankruptcy Code
Professors and students will benefit from:
- Straightforward writing that explains basic consumer bankruptcy in ordinary English
- A helpful overview of the bankruptcy code and rules
- A comprehensive introduction to client interview skills and the client interview process
- An integrated narrative fact pattern allowing students to learn the topic of each chapter interactively
- Step-by-step guidance through the paralegal’s role at every stage of the bankruptcy proceeding
- Simple instructions for completing and submitting documentation in a timely manner
- Content focused on consumer bankruptcy, primarily from the debtor’s perspective
- Means testing concepts covered in a dedicated chapter
- A useful tutorial on means testing procedure
- A downloadable forms manual on the publisher’s website
- A wealth of helpful teaching aids within the book, including:
- examples
- procedural checklists
- summaries of the law
- discussion questions
- learning objectives
- glossary of common bankruptcy terms
Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals: Abridged
448
Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals: Abridged
448Paperback(5th ed.)
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781543813753 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Wolters Kluwer Law & Business |
| Publication date: | 02/02/2020 |
| Series: | Aspen Paralegal Series |
| Edition description: | 5th ed. |
| Pages: | 448 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.91(d) |