INSTRUCTIONS : VOLUNTARY PETITION WITH EXHIBITS A THROUGH D (Form B1)

Introduction to the Form B1 Voluntary Petition with Exhibits A through D

• Form B1 is the first form filed in any bankruptcy case. This form is considered the “declaration” of bankruptcy, and once filed with the coordinating court, it will stop creditors from trying to collect on their debts. This petition is filled in with all the debtor’s basic information to get the bankruptcy case initiated

Accessing the Form B1 Voluntary Petition with Exhibits A through D

• Typically, you will be required to furnish your Form B1 Voluntary Petition with Exhibits A through D – in addition to any or all supplemental forms – to the bankruptcy court applicable to the jurisdiction within which you reside; upon contacting your jurisdictional bankruptcy court, you can access a Form B1 Voluntary Petition with Exhibits A through D, as well as supplemental bankruptcy forms required with regard to your specific circumstance.

The Form B1 Voluntary Petition with Exhibits A through D Filing Process

• The Voluntary position begins with simple questions regarding your particular case, such as where you are filing, your case number, and the name of your judge and the coordinating dates of your case. Exhibit A of the petition, which requires a separate document, is completed if you are required to file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are requesting relief under a Chapter 11 filing.

• Exhibit B of the petition will be completed if your debts are mostly of a consumer nature; if this exhibit fits your particular case, your attorney is required to sign and date the appropriate box on the petition. Exhibit C of the petition is completed if you own or have possession of any property that poses a threat of imminent identifiable harm to public health or safety. And lastly, Exhibit D is completed by all individuals filing this petition; this portion of the petition will ask basic questions regarding your case, such as inquiries regarding your property and the venue in which you are filing.

Involuntary Petition

INSTRUCTIONS: INVOLUNTARY PETITION

No fewer than three and no more than 12 creditors can file an involuntary petition against a creditor. This form can compel their debtor to commence either chapter 7 or 11 bankruptcy proceedings if the involuntary petition is approved by a judge. Before completing this form, creditors should consult section 303 of US Code concerning bankruptcy to make sure that they are eligible for this proceeding. The form can be obtained from the United States Courts websites and submitted electronically or in person at your local bankruptcy court.

Involuntary Petition Step 1: List the full name of the debtor against whom you are filing this petition. Below this, list the last four numbers of their Social Security number or Tax Identification Number as applicable.

Involuntary Petition Step 2: List all other names that the debtor has used in the last eight years.

Involuntary Petition Step 3: List the complete street address of their debtor, including the county where their home or place of business is located. List the mailing address if it is different.

Involuntary Petition Step 4: If the debtor is a business and their assets are primarily located at an address not listed above, provide this information.

Involuntary Petition Step 5: Note whether you are applying for commencement of Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Involuntary Petition Step 6: Indicate whether the debtor's debts are consumer or business related.

Involuntary Petition Step 7: Indicate the type of debtor, whether individual, corporate or partnership. If the debtor is a business, indicate the nature of their operations.

Involuntary Petition Step 8: Indicate whether the debtor has either been a resident in the area where the petition is being filed for the last 180 days or whether there is another bankruptcy case concerning this debtor currently being processed in this district.

Involuntary Petition Step 9: Indicate whether you are attaching the full filing fee. Only people who are filing an involuntary petition for child support debts are exemption from this filing fee.

Involuntary Petition Step 10: If there are any pending bankruptcy cases currently unfolding against any partner or affiliate of the debtor you are filing against, list all information concerning these cases.

Involuntary Petition Step 11: Choose the nature of your claim from the listed options.

Involuntary Petition Step 12: All creditors should sign and date their claim, along with listing the amount they are owed.

Notice of Commencement of Case under the Bankruptcy Code, Meeting of Creditors, and Deadlines

Order Confirming Plan

Disclosure Statement in Small Business Case under Chapter 11

Bankruptcy

Debtor’s Certification of Completion of Instructional Course Concerning Financial Management

Schedule A – Real Property

Ballot for Accepting or Rejecting Plan

Plan of Reorganization in Small Business Case under Chapter 11

Claims Register

Reaffirmation Documents

Notice of Entry of Judgment

Form B1 Voluntary Petition (Official Form 1)

Involuntary Petition

Notice of Commencement of Case under the Bankruptcy Code, Meeting of Creditors, and Deadlines

Order Confirming Plan

Disclosure Statement in Small Business Case under Chapter 11