PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY BENEFIT
Who is Eligible.... Any covered member is entitled to this benefit.
What is the Benefit.... The Fund provides coverage through the panel law firm for all necessary conferences and legal services in the preparation of a petition to file for personal bankruptcy. Such a petition and schedules to file for personal bankruptcy may be finalized with a minimum of consultation and negotiation or it may involve a number of exceedingly complex steps. In some situations, it may require attendance at meetings with creditors and settlement agreements.
The following schedule indicates the legal services available and the amount to be paid by the member in each circumstance:
| Steps in the Legal Process Provided by The Fund through the Panel Law Firm | Amount Paid by Fund Member | |
| A. | Consultation | None |
| B. | Simple Personal Bankruptcy | $75 |
| C. | Complex Personal Bankruptcy | $100 |
How to Obtain the Benefit.... To obtain the Personal Bankruptcy Benefit, simply contact the Fund to request an appointment. At the time of the appointment, you and an attorney from the panel law firm will complete the appropriate forms.
BENEFITS QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT MARY AT (631) 732-6500.
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