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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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Options for EDKY Chapter 13 Debtors Impacted by the Recent Eastern Kentucky Floods
Our thoughts and prayers are with those in eastern Kentucky who have lost so much in the devastating floods. We know that chapter 13 debtors are among those who have been affected by the floods. Debtors – and their attorneys…
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“I’ve Changed My Mind – I Want to Surrender My House”: What Effect Does Post-Confirmation Surrender Have on the Debtor’s Discharge?
If a confirmed plan provides that the debtors will cure arrearages through the plan and maintain ongoing payments on a mortgage or long-term car loan, and the debtors complete plan payments and get a discharge, those section…
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“Surrender” Without Delivery?
Surrender of Collateral Without Delivery?: Can a debtor “surrender” collateral – and cause a secured claim to be treated as unsecured – without physically delivering the collateral to the creditor (or making the collateral…
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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
