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What is Total Bankruptcy?

Total Bankruptcy is sponsored by consumer bankruptcy attorneys from across the country, and provides hundreds of pages of free consumer bankruptcy information, articles, blog posts, and other resources on its website at www.TotalBankruptcy.com. Total Bankruptcy’s President, Kevin Chern, is the former managing partner of the largest consumer bankruptcy law firm in the United States, and has personally filed thousands of consumer bankruptcy cases.

Although Total Bankruptcy provides extensive free information about Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy and regular updates on bankruptcy news and developments, many consumers need help understanding how the bankruptcy laws apply in their particular circumstances and making good decisions about their next steps. A consumer bankruptcy attorney may be the best source of that information, so Total Bankruptcy makes it easy for consumers by scheduling free, no-obligation calls with local bankruptcy attorneys.

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Bankruptcy Forms

When the court won't help you, Nolo will!

Courts provide free bankruptcy forms, but good luck asking for help filling them out. Most court clerks will say they can't help you -- because that would be "practicing law."

Go figure. The government will help you fill out tax forms (it offers comprehensive instructions and free phone help for that), but prohibits court staff from giving instructions for completing bankruptcy forms. If you think this makes no sense, you're right.

Fortunately, for less than $30, you can buy Nolo's
How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - (14th Ed.).

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For 20 years, this book has helped thousands of debtors navigate the confusing maze of rules involved in filing for bankruptcy. The 14th edition covers the requirements added by the new bankruptcy law, and guides you step-by-step, line by line, through each of the official forms required to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

You'll find:

filled-in samples
plain-English explanations of legal terminology, and
examples of common scenarios.

Warning -- Only the 14th edition of this book is current. Older Editions are Out of Date: Some websites still offer "new" copies of previous editions of this book. Don't buy them. Bankruptcy changed substantially in 2005 and older editions do not cover the new law.

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Press Reviews

"Exceptionally clear."

The New York Times

"How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy advises on everything from how to file court papers to how to respond to threats from creditors.... A do-it-yourself bankruptcy book for people who can’t afford expensive lawyers."

Newsweek

"An in-depth guide to filing under Chapter 7, including state-by-state and federal exemptions as well as forms for do-it-yourself filers."

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

"Can help you decide if bankruptcy is the right option for you."

Detroit News

"A valuable, easy-to-understand workbook."

Los Angeles Times

"Includes clear instructions on when and how to fill out all the necessary forms, which assets you may legally keep, even advice on whether your case is complicated enough to make it worth your while to hire a lawyer."

Forbes

"The best [bankruptcy books] I know are published by Nolo."

Harry S. Gross, host of

“Speaking of Your Money”

"Covers all the recent changes to the bankruptcy law, and shows you how to get through the entire process with the least damage."

Accounting Today

Customer Review

"I bit the bullet, and purchased Nolo's How to File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. I represented myself in court and I was granted a discharge of all debts five months later."

Danielle A.,

Richmond, VA

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