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Practice tips, rule changes, and news for attorneys, creditors, and debtors in Chapter 13 cases in the Eastern District of Kentucky.
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Register Now for the UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference, August 6-7, 2026 in Lexington
The 18th Biennial UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference will be held on August 6-7, 2026 at the Campbell House Hotel, Lexington, Kentucky. This seminar is a must for bankruptcy practitioners in the Eastern and Western Districts…
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CARES Act Update (2021)
You may recall that last year the CARES Act allowed debtors to modify their confirmed plans and extend a plan duration for up to 84 months for COVID-related reasons. See my March 29, 2020 post here . That provision was extended…
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Update on Zoom 341’s; Tax Returns Not Filed; Mortgage Forbearance Agreements in Chapter 13
Zoom Meetings Update: We’ve only done the section 341 meetings by Zoom for a week, and I am amazed at the participation rate. We were able to hold 77% of the scheduled meetings. That’s incredible considering that most debtors and…
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Section 341 Meetings by Zoom in EDKY – General Information
Starting April 15, 2020, all meetings of creditors in chapter 13 cases in the EDKY will be conducted via Zoom videoconferencing services. This practice will continue until further notice. In this post, I will address some general…
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341’s via Videoconferencing; Stopping ACH Plan Payments; Prime Rate of Interest
Zoom 341’s: Starting April 15, all chapter 13 section 341 meetings of creditors will be conducted using the Zoom videoconferencing service. I have just begun to file notices of continued creditor meetings, but PLEASE give me a…
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· COVID-19
The Impact of the CARES Act on Chapter 13 Cases
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law on Friday, March 27, 2020 and includes provisions that may have an effect on debtors and creditors in chapter 13 cases. Bankruptcy-Specific…
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The purpose of this blog is to provide timely practice tips to attorneys representing debtors and creditors in chapter 13 bankruptcy cases in the Eastern District of Kentucky. These posts represent my thoughts and opinions and do not constitute legal advice, nor should they be considered a substitute for legal research.
As the trustee in the EDKY, I reserve the right to take a contrary position in any particular case depending on the facts of that case, and I reserve the right to argue an interpretation of the law that may differ from that set forth in any post. I also reserve the right to change my mind at any time for any reason.
— Beverly M. Burden, Chapter 13 Trustee, Eastern District of Kentucky
