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Washington Bankruptcy Lawyers

Having trouble getting by every month?  Need a fresh start?

Our WA State bankruptcy attorneys are here to help.

Is a Washington bankruptcy complicated?

Our Washington bankruptcy lawyers are often asked about the complexity of filing for bankruptcy.  The simple truth is that it can be a very complicated process since the recent revisions to the Bankruptcy code.  Our WA bankruptcy lawyers will do everything possible to streamline the process and make it simple and straightforward.

But filing for bankruptcy now requires that many different financial documents be carefully reviewed and filed with the trustee reviewing your case.  This can be a tedious process.  But it is a very important one to ensure that your bankruptcy proceeds smoothly.  Our Washington bankruptcy lawyers will do everything possible to guide you through each stage of your bankruptcy proceedings, beginning with explain the exact financial documents that we need to properly prepare and file your bankruptcy petition.

Our Washington bankruptcy lawyers are thorough and detail oriented.  It will be of great assistance to them in evaluating your case if you review the list of documentation below carefully.  If you have any questions about these documents, we encourage you to talk with one of our WA bankruptcy lawyers prior to your appointment.

What do I need to bring for my initial consultation?

Things we usually need for your first appointment are:

1) Paystubs for the last 6 months, and any other sources of income for the last 6 months.

2) Last 3 months bank statements for all accounts, checking and/or savings.

3) All of your debts, such as payday loans, medical bills, collection notices, etc, that don't show up on credit reports.

4) Your tax returns for the past two years. If you owe back taxes, we may ask you to get a Tax Account Transcript from the IRS for each year that you owe for.

5) An idea of approximately how much you spend on monthly expenses.

6) Copy of Drivers license and social security card.

7) Copy of registration for all paid vehicles., copies of bills for any unpaid vehicles.

8) Copies of all mortgage bills (if applicable), and any foreclosure documents.

We look forward to meet with you and helping you get through a difficult time.