Stephen Parsons’ The ABCs of Debt provides the most practical, realistic, and comprehensive tools for today’s students to study and master debtor-creditor relations and the bankruptcy process. The ABCs of Debt is unsurpassed in the foundation it lays for students regarding the creation and collection of secured and unsecured debt by both judicial and nonjudicial means. The text then leads them in a practical and realistic manner through Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in the actual way those cases begin, unfold, and ultimately play out in the offices of attorneys for debtors and creditors and bankruptcy trustees. The use of realistic and thorough case studies throughout the text forms a hands-on approach that bridges the gap between merely understanding debtor/creditor and bankruptcy concepts and knowing how to use them with confidence. Applying the Law exercises and optional drafting exercises develop the practical skills and working knowledge of a paralegal. New to the Sixth Edition: Six recent Supreme Court cases that address critical issues regarding debt collection and bankruptcy Legislative changes impacting bankruptcy practice: The new Subchapter V proceeding for small business debtors filing under Chapter 11 Temporary pandemic-related modifications to the definition of income under Chapter 7 and disposable income under Chapter 13 Freshened and updated Examples and Problem-Hypotheticals A new Sidenotes feature providing students opportunities to learn more about topics that interest them and that will enrich classroom discussions Professors and students will benefit from: Realistic case studies that add a strong skill-building component to any study of bankruptcy law Problem-Hypotheticals in which students apply points made in the text to realistic situations A sequential organization of bankruptcy topics that mirrors practice Ethical Considerations that highlight relevant ethical or professional challenges presented by the topic under discussion Highlighted case excerpts accompanied by Applying the Law exercises that link doctrine to practice Engaging and informative text boxes Key Concepts at the start of each chapter Chapter summaries, review questions, and sample forms Optional drafting exercises using hypothetical cases under Chapters 7, 11, and 13

When you purchase a new version of this casebook from the LIFT Program, you receive 1-year FREE digital access to the corresponding Examples & Explanations in your course area. Now available in an interactive study center, Examples & Explanations offer hypothetical questions complemented by detailed explanations that allow you to test your knowledge of the topics covered in class. Starting July 1, 2017, if your new casebook purchase does not come with an access code on the inside cover of the book, please contact Wolters Kluwer customer service. The email address and phone number for customer service are on the copyright page, found within the first few pages, of your casebook. As part of the In Focus Casebook Series, Consumer Bankruptcy Law In Focus, offers a comprehensive, practice-oriented approach to the legal and practical aspects of consumer bankruptcy. By providing real world scenarios throughout, the text gives students numerous opportunities to apply what they are learning, and solidify their understanding of important concepts. Clear explanatory text, case previews and case follow ups further clarify the doctrine and aid in student understanding of concepts. With its focus on consumer bankruptcy, this text begins by distinguishing between secured and unsecured debt, non-consensual liens, and more, before acquainting students with the bankruptcy code, rules and official forms. It then follows two different bankruptcy cases from the filing of the petition and determination of the applicable commitment period through to final discharge. Finally, the text looks at Chapter 12 bankruptcy proceeding before delving into some of the thornier jurisdictional and procedural issues that can arise in a modern bankruptcy cases.

This book is designed to be of use to all professionals involved in the asset protection plan, including attorneys, accountants, and financial planners among others. The subjects covered are those that the planner must consider when properly preparing an asset protection plan.