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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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· Federal Bankruptcy Rules and Forms
Notice and Service Requirements in EDKY: A Few Tips
At a recent hearing, the Court overruled or continued several motions because insufficient notice had been given or a motion had not been served correctly. Here are some basic local rules (KYEB LBR) and Federal Rules of…
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Miscellaneous – Rules, Forms, and Other Information
Prime rate is 7.5% as of December 18, 2024. New, so-called “restyled” Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure became effective on December 1, 2024. Virtually every bankruptcy rule has been rewritten. Some subparts of the rules have…
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· Local Rules and Forms
New EDKY Form for Incurring Debt
Effective December 1, 2024, there is a new local procedure and form if a debtor in a chapter 13 case needs to incur debt to buy a car, buy a house, or for other reasons. Rather than filing a motion or an application to incur…
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· Local Rules and Forms
New EDKY Chapter 13 Plan Effective 12/01/2023
KYEB Local Form 3015-1(a), the Chapter 13 Plan, has been revised and is effective for cases filed on or after December 1, 2023. Debtors’ attorneys and creditors’ attorneys need to familiarize themselves with the changes. To…
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Proposed Revisions to Local Chapter 13 Plan Form
KYEB Local Form 3015-1(a), the Chapter 13 Plan form used here in the E.D. of Kentucky, will be revised effective December 1, 2023. The new form and a redlined version are available on the Bankruptcy Court’s website at…
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· interest rate
Update: Interest Rates; Debt Limits for Eligibility
WSJ Prime Rate: The WSJ prime rate of interest has increased twice since my last post in May: June 15, 2022: 4.75% July 27, 2022: 5.50% In the EDKY, secured claims that have not been specifically provided for in the plan are…
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· Attorneys' Fees
New EDKY Plan; New No-Look Fee Effective With Cases Filed On or After 12/1/21
The Eastern District of Kentucky has a new chapter 13 plan form applicable to cases filed on or after today (Dec. 1, 2021). You can find a PDF version here . I’ll have a fillable Word form available shortly. Dec. 2, 2021 update…
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Miscellaneous: EDKY Trustee Operations; Payroll Deduction Orders; E-Signatures
EDKY Trustee Operations: Starting Monday, March 30, only two or three employees will be in my office. The rest of staff will be staying at home. Essential job functions will be performed by a few employees working remotely…
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“I Can’t Make My Plan Payments Right Now”: These Policy and Procedure Changes Might Help
Due to the present health and economic crises, we are making changes to the procedures and policies regarding motions to dismiss for nonpayment and probation orders in the EDKY. These changes will remain effective until further…
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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