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BROWN BAG MEETING

MINUTES NOVEMBER 28, 2017 12:00 PM 400 N. SAGINAW ST, STE 331

MEETING CALLED BY

Carl L. Bekofske – Chapter 13 Trustee - Flint

TYPE OF MEETING

Brown Bag Meeting on The New Rules, Plan and Coverage

HAND OUTS

*NEW MODEL PLAN *DECEMBER 1, 2017 RULES CHANGES-PART IV, NO MATH REQUIRED? AVOIDING LIENS UNDER §522(f) *PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE *OFFICIAL FORM 410 – PROOF OF CLAIM

FACILITATOR Melissa Caouette – Staff Attorney to Chapter 13 Trustee - Flint

SPEAKERS

Melissa Caouette – Staff Attorney to Chapter 13 Trustee – Flint Heather McGivern- Creditor’s Staff Attorney from Orlans PC Stacy Davis – Debtor’s Attorney from Law Offices of Breckenridge and Davis Christopher Jones – Debtor’s Attorney from Acclaim Legal Services, PLLC

NOTE TAKERS Karen Newman and Katie Dykowski

ATTENDEES

Judge Opperman, Jennifer Clark, Melanie Beyers, Carl Bekofske, Melissa Caouette, Chris Jones, Heather McGivern, Stacy Davis, Stephanie Foust, Chadd O’Brien, Rachel Hawrylo, Katie Dykowski, Tenee Smith, Sue Lintz, Sara Skutt, Diane Smith, Cindy Amey, Kris Ennis, Troy Green, Rick Ponsetto, Lisa Lanxton, Melissa Digiamberdine, Susan Lackey, Laura Breckenridge, Benjamin Allyn, Juanita Massey, Susan Smith, Beth Hudson, Jennifer Keillor, Lisa Neva, Mark Plude, Pete Mooney, John Hicks, Sherry Beasinger, Ray Mashni, Tracee DeNicolo,Vasilios Sanios, Amy Kalasho Sheena, John Streby, John Zintsmaster, Erin Fischetti, John Topping, and Karen Newman

NEW RULES AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2017

5 MINUTES OPENING & INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKERS

CARL L. BEKOFSKE

WELCOME

Carl opened the Brown Bag Meeting to the New Rules that are taking effect on December 1, 2017. Thanking the 43 participants that attended. Carl introduced the 4 speakers:

32 MINUTES THE RULES & COVERAGE ALL SPEAKERS

DISCUSSION

Rule 1001,1006, 1015 – no explanation needed Rule 2002 Notice for objections to confirmation and notice of confirmation hearing Rule 3002 Filing Proof of Claims; What is the Debtor’s timeframe for filing a POC if creditor does not file; Recommendations for attachments to a Debtor’s filed POC

Rule 3007 Objections to Claims Rule 3012 The amount of secured and priority claims Rule 3015.1 Requirements for a Local Form Plans Filed in a Chapter 13 Case (defer to when going over plan) Rule 4003 – Exemptions Rule 5009 Order declaring Lien Satisfied Rule 7001 – Lien Strips Rule 9009 - Forms (hand out: Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure)

Rule 2002: (Melissa Caouette) requires all parties in interest to receive 21 days prior notice to file objections to confirmation and 28 days prior notice of the scheduled hearing on confirmation. These amendments conform to amended Rule 3015, which governs the time for presenting objections to confirmation of a chapter 13 plan. No more “Phantom Claims” 3002 now makes clear that in order to receive a distribution secured creditors must file claims.

Rule 3002: (Heather McGivern & Stacy Davis) Proofs of Claims and Bar Dates: The creditor must file a secured claim within the 70 days after Petition is filed. Failure to file a claim does not mean the lien is void, nor will the creditor be allowed to share in the distributions of the plan. If the claim is not filed, the claim will not be considered timely and the lien is still valid. The Debtor’s attorney will need to monitor and contact the Creditor to file the claim within the 70 days. If a claim is not filed by creditor then the debtor’s attorney shall file a “placeholder” claim (Debtor attorneys may do so within 30 days after the 70 day bar deadline for creditors). If a “placeholder” claim is filed, then you must use the Official Form 410A if a principal mortgage. This claim for a principal mortgage claim must have attachments –most recent mortgage statement, recent escrow analysis, recorded mortgage, and note. (Creditor can file the supplement to claim no later than 120 days after the order for relief.

If claim is for a vehicle, you must attach the most recent statement, contract, proof of security interest, title, etc. Creditor may file a motion to extend the time to file a proof of claim. If the court grants the motion, court can only extend the deadline to file the claim no more than 60 days from the order granting the motion.

Rule 3007: (Stacy Davis) Proof of Claim and Service of Objections to Claim: Claimant must be served by first class mail at the notice address listed on the proof of claim or any amended POC. Claimant must be served at least 30 days prior to any scheduled hearing, Special service rules for insured depository institutions and US or its officers or agencies . Objections to Proofs of Claim: Per Judge Opperman & Jenny Clark, as far as the Notice of Objection to Proof of Claim we will stick with the current local rule process; This will be business as usual for us. Be mindful of proper servicing – if governmental or federally insured depository, must serve per Rule 7004!!

Rule 3012: (Chris Jones) Determining the Amount of a Secured Claim:

Non Governmental Units: can be determined by a motion, a claim objections or in the plan-if determined by plan this is binding whether a claim is filed or not. Lien strips are no longer done by adversary proceeding. If the claim is entitled to priority, this can be done by a motion AFTER a claim is filed or by claim objections. Governmental Units: determination of the amount of a secured claim (cram or lien strip of gov’t) for a governmental unit can only be done by:-motion; or claim objection. * the motion or objection must be served per the requirements of Rule 7004 and the appropriate parties served.

*the motion can only be filed after the governmental unit files a proof of claim or the governmental bar date has passed.

Per Judge Opperman unlike our current AP process on serving, there will not be employees to diligently making sure the Plan with cram downs/liens strips are properly served-there are just too many plans. Per Judge Opperman-indicates that a decisions is forthcoming on the OCP language & lien strips for governmental claims and any priority claims-value. Per Jennifer Clark there are new events on filing:

Motion to Determine Amount of Secured Claim Under Rule 3012 Motion to Declare Secured Claim Satisfied and Lien Released

Rule 3015: (Melissa Caouette) Filing of Objections to Confirmation and Effect of Confirmation:

Creditors are required to be given 21 days of notice to object after the plan is filed .

Rule 5009: (Heather McGivern) Order Declaring Lien Satisfied: Rule 5009 was amended to include a provision that where the debtor’s plan includes a lien strip and the secured claim has been satisfied and the lien has been released under the confirmed plan, debtor may file a motion requesting the entry of an order declaring the secured claim satisfied and the lien released. The motion must be served per Rule 7004. (Chris Jones) How is a Michigan lien discharged? Watch when case is closing on a lien satisfied. Timing of an Order Declaring a Lien Satisfied can be tricky. It can take 3-6 months for a creditor to record a release of a lien. If one is needed in a hurry, try to contact local counsel, or file a motion before discharge but after the response period ends for the Trustee’s Notice of Final Cure.

Rule 7001: (Heather McGivern) Rule 7001 states that an adversary proceeding is not needed to determine the value of property in the case non-governmental units. So most lien strips and cram downs/modifications can be done through the plan or by motion. And, as Judge Opperman stated if an adversary complaint is filed to effectuate a lien strip or value a property for a cram down after 12/1/17 the matter will be set for show cause.

Rule 9009: (Stacy Davis) Forms:

1. The official forms must be used. 2. The forms may be modified to permit for minor formatting changes; for example...to enlarge or

reduce an area for a response.

21 MINUTES THE PLAN & COVERAGE ALL SPEAKERS

DISCUSSION New Model Plan (handouts) – Official Form 113

(Melissa Caouette) Requirements for Local Plans Void Provisions, Non Standard Provisions and Attorney Certification: The new rules and PLAN become effective on December 1, 2017. The new plan MUST be used regardless of when the Case was filed. (Judge Opperman) If the new plan is not used, Court will may issue a deficiency notice. You will need to explain to the Court, why the new plan was not filed. You can avoid going to court, if a corrected New Plan is filed before hearing. (Melissa) It is very important to “CHECK” all the correct check boxes. There are also new certifications – see page 10 of the new Plan.

New Classifications for creditors in the new plan: Heather: 3.1 Lien Strips via the plan

Chris: 3.2 (Judicial Liens and Non-Possessory, Non Purchase Money Liens to be Avoided (552(f))

Stacy: 4.1 & 4.2 are for principal residence 4.3 & 4.4 are for any other continuing claims that will extend past the plan

Chris: 5.1 - 5.4 for claims separated by 910 vehicles & NON 910 vehicles 5.5 new class for any surrender of collateral

Hand out: Part IV Avoiding Liens Under §522(f)

CLOSING OF MEETING

CONCLUSIONS

Carl Bekofske: Thanking all the coming and great professionalism. Thanking the presenters on a job well done. Carl introduced his staff that was present at the meeting.

Judge Opperman: Also thanking everyone for coming. Introduced his staff that was present: Jennifer Clark and Melanie Beyers. Judge recapped that any plan filed after December 1, 2017, and not using the new model plan, will get a Show Cause. Correct this before a hearing takes place, by filing the new model plan. Noticing time is KEY! There will be delays in confirmation, if governmental units exist, likely 120 days. You must use the Official Forms. Adversary: do not file a new adversary after December 1, 2017; there is no reason for it. When a case needs to be re-opened, Judge may waive the fee if you have a good reason.

REDLINELOCAL FORM 10-24-17 V 1

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LOCAL FORM FOR A CHAPTER 13 PLAN UNDER FEDERAL RULE OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE 3015.1 AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 17-04

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN

IN RE: CASE NO. CHAPTER 13 S.S.# XXX-XX-_____ JUDGE Debtor and S.S.# XXX-XX-_____ Joint-Debtor Debtor(s) __________________________________/

CHAPTER 13 PLAN

[ ] Original OR [ ] Pre-Confirmation Modification # _____ [ ] Post-Confirmation Modification #_____

I. NOTICES

TO CREDITORS: YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY THIS PLAN. THIS PLAN MAY BE CONFIRMED AND BECOME

BINDING WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE OR HEARING UNLESS A TIMELY WRITTEN OBJECTION IS FILED. READ THIS

DOCUMENT CAREFULLY AND CONSIDER SEEKING THE ADVICE OF AN ATTORNEY.

Debtor must check one box on each line to state whether or not the Plan includes each of the following items:

A. Nonstandard Provisions set out in Section IV. Under

Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3015(c), a

“nonstandard provision” means a provision that is not

otherwise included in the approved form for a Chapter 13

Plan in the Eastern District of Michigan.

Included Not included

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED. THIS PLAN MAY BE

CONFIRMED AND BECOME BINDING WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE OR HEARING UNLESS A TIMELY WRITTEN OBJECTION IS FILED.

B. READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY AND SEEK THE

ADVICE OF AN ATTORNEY.A limit on the amount of a

secured claim based on a valuation of the collateral for the

claim.

Included Not included

PLAN SUMMARY

For informational purposes only.

ACP: ______ Months

Minimum Plan Length: ____ Months

Plan payment: $_____ per Month

Minimum dividend to Class 9 Creditors $______

Percentage of Tax Refunds committed ______%

PLAN SUMMARY

For informational purposes only.

ACP: ______ Months

Minimum Plan Length: ____ Months

Plan payment: $_____ per Month

Minimum dividend to Class 9 Creditors $______

Percentage of Tax Refunds committed %

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C. Avoidance of a security interest or lien. Included Not included

• IF AN ITEM IS CHECKED AS “NOT INCLUDED” OR IF BOTH BOXES ARE CHECKED, THE PROVISION IS

VOID EVEN IF OTHERWISE INCLUDED IN THE PLAN.

• ANY “NONSTANDARD PROVISION” THAT IS NOT SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED IN SECTION IV IS VOID.

• IF THIS SECTION I INDICATES THAT THIS PLAN DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY “NONSTANDARD PROVISIONS”, ANY “NONSTANDARD PROVISIONS” IN THIS PLAN (INCLUDING ANY OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY LISTED IN SECTION IV) ARE VOID.

I. STANDARD MODEL PLAN; INCORPORATION OF ADDITIONAL TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS; ALTERATIONS NOTED:

A. THIS PLAN IS SUBJECT TO AND INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE ADDITIONAL TERMS, CONDITIONS AND

STANDARD PROVISIONS WHICH MAY BE FOUND AT WWW.13EDM.COM orOR WWW.MIEB.USCOURTS.GOV.

INTERESTED PARTIES MAY ALSO OBTAIN A WRITTEN COPY OF THE ADDITIONAL TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CHAPTER 13 PLANS OR FROM DEBTOR’S COUNSEL UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.

B. This Plan conforms in all respects to the Standing Chapter 13 Trustees’ Model Plan which is referenced in Administrative Order 12-05 issued by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Those sections of this Plan that vary from the Model Plan are listed in this paragraph (any alterations not stated in this section are void):

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

II. APPLICABLE COMMITMENT PERIOD; PLAN PAYMENTS; PLAN LENGTH; EFFECTIVE DATE AND ELIGIBILITY FOR DISCHARGE:

A. □ Debtor’s Current Monthly Income exceeds the applicable State median income. Debtor’s Applicable Commitment

Period is 60 months. Debtor’s Plan Length shall be 60 months from the date of entry of the Order Confirming Plan.

□ Debtor’s Current Monthly Income is less than or equal to the applicable State median income. Debtor’s Applicable Commitment Period is 36 months. Debtor’s Plan Length shall be ____ months from the date of entry of the Order Confirming Plan. This is a minimum Plan length. If the Plan has not been completed in the minimum Plan length, the Plan length shall be extended as necessary for completion of the requirements of the Plan; provided that in no event will the Plan term continue beyond 60 months from the date of entry of the Order Confirming Plan. See Paragraph J of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information regarding Completion of Plan.

If neither or both of the above boxes is checked, then the Applicable Commitment Period and the Plan Length shall be 60 months from the date of entry of the Order Confirming Plan.

B. Debtor’s pPlan payment amount is $_____________ per month.

C. Future Tax Refunds. See Paragraph A of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information

regarding Tax Refunds and Tax Returns.

FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO BAY CITY DIVISION: Check only one box. If none are checked or more than one box is checked, paragraph 2 shall apply: 1. □ Debtor’s Plan proposes a 100% dividend to unsecured creditors. Therefore, dDebtor is not required to remit any

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future tTax rRefunds. 2. □ Debtor’s Plan proposes less than a 100% dividend to unsecured creditors and Ddebtor’s Schedule I does not

include a pro-ration for anticipated tTax rRefunds. Debtor will remit 50% of all Federal and State Tax Refunds that Ddebtor receives or is entitled to receive after commencement of the case.

3. □ Debtor’s Plan proposes less than a 100% dividend to unsecured creditors and Ddebtor’s Schedule I includes a pro-ration for anticipated Federal Tax Refunds. Debtor will remit 100% of all Federal and State Tax Refunds that Ddebtor receives or is entitled to receive after commencement of the case to the extent the rRefund exceeds the sum of twelve times the amount of the Federal and StateTaxState Tax Refund pro-ration shown in Schedule I.


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FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO DETROIT DIVISION: Check only one box. If none are checked or more than one box is checked, paragraph 2 shall apply: 1. □ Debtor’s Plan proposes a 100% dividend to unsecured creditors. Therefore, Ddebtor is not required to remit any


include a pro-ration for anticipated tTax Rrefunds. Debtor will remit 100% of all Federal Tax Refunds that Ddebtor receives or is entitled to receive after commencement of the case.

3. □ Debtor’s Plan proposes less than a 100% dividend to unsecured creditors and Ddebtor’s Schedule I includes a

pro-ration for anticipated Federal Tax Refunds. Debtor will remit 100% of all Federal Tax Refunds that Ddebtor receives or is entitled to receive after commencement of the case to the extent the rRefund exceeds the sum of twelve times the amount of the Federal Tax Refund pro-ration shown in Schedule I.

FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO FLINT DIVISION: Check only one box. If none are checked or more than one box is checked, paragraph 2 shall apply:

1. □ Debtor’s Plan proposes a 100% dividend to unsecured creditors. Therefore, Ddebtor is not required to remit any


include a pro-ration for anticipated tTax rRefunds. Debtor will remit 100% of all Federal Tax Refunds that Ddebtor receives or is entitled to receive after commencement of the case.

3. □ Debtor’s Plan proposes less than a 100% dividend to unsecured creditors and Ddebtor’s Schedule I includes a

pro-ration for anticipated Federal Tax Refunds. Debtor is not required to remit Federal Tax Refunds in excess of the amount of the proration shown on Schedule I.

D. □ ifIf the box to the immediate left is "checked", the debtor acknowledges that debtor is not eligible for a discharge

pursuant to 11 USC §1328.

□ ifIf the box to the immediate left is "checked", the joint debtor acknowledges that joint debtor is not eligible for a discharge pursuant to 11 USC §1328.

E. □ ifIf the box to the immediate left is "checked", the debtor or joint debtor is self-employed AND incurs trade credit in the

production of income from such employment. Debtor shall comply with the requirements of Title 11, United States Code, and all applicable Local Bankruptcy Rules regarding operation of the business and duties imposed upon the debtor.

III. DESIGNATION AND TREATMENT OF CLASSES OF CLAIMS: See Paragraph F of the Additional Terms, Conditions and

Provisions for additional information regarding the order in which claims are to be paid.

A. CLASS ONE – TRUSTEE FEES as determined by statute.

B. CLASS TWO – ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS: 1. PRE-CONFIRMATION ATTORNEY FEES: At confirmation of the Plan, Counsel shall elect to either:

a. In lieu of filing a separate fee application pursuant to 11 USC §327 and §330, accept the sum of $ for services rendered plus $_____ for costs advanced by Counsel, for total Attorney Fees and Costs of $______ through the Effective Date of the Plan. The total Attorney Fees and Costs less the sum of paid to Counsel prior to the commencement of this case as reflected in the Rule 2016(b) Statement leaving a net balance due of $________, will be paid as an Administrative Expense Claim; or

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b. Request an award of compensation for services rendered and recovery of costs advanced by filing a separate

Application for Compensation for services rendered up through the date of entry of the Order Confirming Plan pursuant to 11 USC §327 and §330. If Counsel elects to file a fee application pursuant to this sub-paragraph, the Trustee shall escrow $__________ for this purpose. See Paragraph B of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information.

2. POST-CONFIRMATION ATTORNEY FEES: See Paragraph D of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions

for additional information.

3. RETENTION OF OTHER PROFESSIONALS FOR POST-PETITION SERVICES: Debtor □ has retained or □ intends to retain the services of __________________(name of person to be retained) as ____________ (capacity or purpose for retention) to perform professional services post-petition with fees and expenses of the professional to be paid as an Administrative Expense. See Paragraph C of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information.

4. OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE CLAIMS: Any administrative expense claims approved by Order of Court

pursuant to 11 USC §503 shall be paid as a Class Two administrative claim. See Paragraph E of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information.

C. CLASS THREE – SECURED CLAIMS TO BE STRIPPED FROM THE COLLATERAL AND TREATED AS UNSECURED CLAIMS TO BE PAID BY TRUSTEE. If the Debtor and the Lienholder agree to the lien strip, the Debtor and Lienholder shall file a Stipulation in the bankruptcy case and submit a proposed Order accomplishing the lien strip. If the Debtor does not have the agreement of the Lienholder, then Debtor shall timely file an Adversary Proceeding as required by the Administrative Orders, Guidelines and Procedures promulgated by the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.OR AVOIDED FROM THE COLLATERAL AND TREATED AS UNSECURED CLAIMS TO BE PAID BY TRUSTEE. See Paragraph G and Paragraph N of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information.

Class 3.1 Liens to be Stripped. 11 USC §506(a).

Creditor Collateral

Class 3.2 Judicial Liens and Non-Possessory, Non-Purchase Money Liens to be Avoided. 11 USC §522(f).

Creditor Collateral





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D. CLASS FOUR - SECURED CLAIMS ON WHICH THE LAST CONTRACTUAL PAYMENT IS DUE BEYOND THE LENGTH OF THE PLAN. 11 USC §1322(b)(5).

1. Class 4.1 Continuing Payments on a claim secured by the debtor’s principal residence that come due on and after the date of the Order for Relief. (See Paragraph P, Paragraph L and Paragraph EE of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information):).

Creditor Collateral Monthly Payment Direct, or Via Trustee

or Surrendered

Class 4.2. Pre-Petition Arrearages on a claim secured by the debtor’s principal residence to be paid by Trustee: Those amounts which were due as of the filing of the Order for Relief:

Creditor Collateral Arrears Amount Estimated Average Monthly Payment

Months to Cure From Confirmation Date

Class 4.3 Continuing Payments other than on a claim secured by the debtor’s principal residence that come

due on and after the date of the Order for Relief. (See Paragraph P, Paragraph L and Paragraph EE of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information).

Creditor Collateral Monthly Payment Direct or Via Trustee

Class 4.4 Pre-Petition Arrearages other than on a claim secured by the debtor’s principal residence to be paid

by Trustee: Those amounts which were due as of the filing of the Order for Relief:

Creditor Collateral Arrears Amount Estimated Average Monthly Payment

Months to Cure From Confirmation Date

E. CLASS FIVE - SECURED CLAIMS ON WHICH THE LAST PAYMENT WILL BECOME DUE WITHIN THE PLAN

DURATION. 11 USC §1322(c)(2). ((See Paragraph H, Paragraph L , Paragraph O and Paragraph OS of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information):).

Class 5.1. CreditorsSecured Claims not excluded from , 11 USC §506 to be paid Equal Monthly Payments,. 11 USC §1325(a)(5)(B):

Creditor/Collateral

Indicate if “crammed” *** or

modified or surrendered

Interest rate

(Present Value Rate)

Total to be paid Including Interest Monthly Payment Direct or Via Trustee


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Market value of collateral

*** See debtor’s Schedule A/B for more information about values.

Class 5.2. CreditorsSecured Claims not excluded from , 11 USC §506 not to be paid Equal Monthly Payments,. 11 USC §1325(a)(5)(A):B):

Creditor/Collateral

Indicate if "“crammed", ” ***

or modified or surrendered

Market value of collateral

Interest rate


Total to be paid including interest

Estimated Average

Monthly Payment Direct or Via Trustee

*** See debtor’s Schedule A/B for more information about values.

Class 5.3 Secured claims excluded from 11 USC §506 by the “hanging paragraph” at the end of 11 USC §1325 (a)(9) to be paid “Equal Monthly Payments”. 11 USC §1325(a)(5)(B).

Creditor/Collateral Indicate if modified

Interest rate


Total to be paid

Including Interest

Monthly Payment Direct or Via Trustee


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Class 5.4 Secured claims excluded from 11 USC §506 by the “hanging paragraph” at the end of

11 USC §1325 (a)(9) not to be paid Equal Monthly Payments. 11 USC §1325(a)(5)(B).

Creditor/Collateral Indicate if “modified

Interest rate


Total to be paid

including interest

Estimated Average Monthly Payment Direct or Via Trustee

CLASS 5.5 Surrender of collateral. (See Paragraph P of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for

additional information).

The debtor surrenders debtor’s interest in the following collateral. Any allowed unsecured claim remaining after disposition of the collateral will be treated as a Class 9 General Unsecured Creditor.

Creditor Name Description of Collateral

F. CLASS SIX – EXECUTORY CONTRACTS AND/OR UNEXPIRED LEASES. 11 USC §§365, 1322(b)(7): – Debtor assumes the executory contracts and unexpired leases listed in subparagraph 1. (See Paragraph K of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information): ). Class 6.1. Continuing Lease/Contract Payments:

Creditor Property Monthly Payment

Lease/Contract expiration date

Direct or Via Trustee

Class 6.2. Pre-petition Arrearages on Assumed Executory Contracts and Leases (to be paid by Trustee):

Creditor Property Arrears Amount Estimated Average Monthly Payment

Months to Cure From

Confirmation Date

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unexpired lease or executory contract that is neither expressly assumed in Class 6.1 above or expressly rejected below shall be deemed rejected as of the date of confirmation of debtor’s chapter 13 pPlan to the same extent as if that unexpired lease or executory contract was listed below. (See Paragraph K of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information):

Creditor Property

G. CLASS SEVEN – PRIORITY UNSECURED CLAIMS. 11 USC §§507, 1322(a)(2).

1. Class 7.1 Domestic Support Obligations: Continuing Payments that come due on and after the

date of the Order for Relief:

Creditor Monthly Payment Direct or Via Trustee

2. Class 7.2 Domestic Support Obligations: Pre-Petition Arrearages due as of the filing of the

Order for Relief:

Creditor Arrears Amount Estimated Average Monthly

Payment Direct or Via

Trustee

Class 7.3. All Other Priority Unsecured Claims [11 USC §1322(a)(2)]

Creditor Amount Direct or via Trustee

H. CLASS EIGHT – SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED UNSECURED CLAIMS. 11 USC §1322(b)(1): (To be paid by Trustee): (See Paragraph M of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information):

Creditor Amount Interest

Rate Reason for Special Treatment

I. I. CLASS NINE - GENERAL UNSECURED CLAIMS (to be paid by Trustee): – See Paragraph N of the Additional Terms,

Conditions and Provisions for additional information. □ This Plan shall provide a total sum for distribution to creditors holding Class 9 General Unsecured claims in an

amount that is not less than the Amount Available in Chapter 7 shown on Attachment 1, Liquidation Analysis and Statement of Value of Encumbered Property (the “Unsecured Base Amount”). This Plan shall provide either (i) the Unsecured Base Amount; or (ii) will continue for the full Plan Length as indicated in Paragraph II.A of this Plan,

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which ever yields the greater payment to Class 9 Unsecured Creditors. See Attachment 2, Chapter 13 Model Worksheet, Line 8, for additional information concerning funds estimated to be available for payment to Class 9 Unsecured Creditors.

□ This Plan shall provide a dividend to holders of Class 9 General Unsecured Claims equal to 100% of allowed claims. If neither box is checked or if both boxes are checked, then the pPlan shall pay the Unsecured Base Amount.

IV. OTHER PROVISIONS:

A. □ iIf the box to the immediate left is "checked", creditors holding claims in Class Seven, Eight and Nine shall receive interest on their allowed claims at the rate of ____% per annum as required by 11 USC §1325(a)(4).

Insert as necessary.IV. Nonstandard Plan Provisions:

• ANY “NONSTANDARD PROVISION” THAT IS NOT BOTH INCLUDED IN SECTION 1.A AND SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THIS SECTION IS VOID.

A. __________________________________________________________________________________________ B. __________________________________________________________________________________________ C. __________________________________________________________________________________________ D. __________________________________________________________________________________________ E. __________________________________________________________________________________________

I, _________________________________________, Attorney for debtor (or debtor if not represented by an attorney), certify that this Plan contains no “Nonstandard Provisions” other than those set out in Section IV above. B.

Attorney for DDebtor Debtor

_____________________________________________________ Street Address

_____________________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code

Joint Debtor

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Phone Number Date




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ATTACHMENT 1

LIQUIDATION ANALYSIS AND STATEMENT OF VALUE OF ENCUMBERED PROPERTY:

TYPE OF PROPERTY FAIR MARKET

VALUE LIENS

DEBTOR'S SHARE OF

EQUITY EXEMPT AMOUNT

NON-EXEMPT AMOUNT

PERSONAL RESIDENCE

REAL ESTATE OTHER THAN PERSONAL RESIDENCE

HHG/PERSONAL EFFECTS

JEWELRY

CASH/BANK ACCOUNTS

VEHICLES

OTHER (itemize)

OTHER (itemize)

OTHER (itemize)

Amount available upon liquidation ................................................................................................................................

$

Less administrative expenses and costs .......................................................................................................................................

$

Less priority claims .......................................................................................................................................

$

Amount Available in Chapter 7 .......................................................................................................................................

$







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ATTACHMENT 2

CHAPTER 13 MODEL WORKSHEET LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULE 3015-1(B)(2) E.D.M.

1. Proposed length of Plan: _______ months 2. Initial Plan Ppayment: $__________ per month x ________ months = $_________ (subtotal) Step Ppayment #1 $__________ per month x ________ months = $_________ (subtotal) Step Ppayment #2 $__________ per month x ________ months = $_________ (subtotal) 3. Additional Ppayments: $_______ per _______= $________ (subtotal) 4. Lump sSum paPayments = $_________ (subtotal) 5. Total to be paid into Plan (total of lines 2 through 4) $________________ 6. Estimated dDisbursements other than to Class 9 General Unsecured Creditors

a. Estimated Trustee Fees $_________

b. Estimated Attorney Fees and costs through confirmation of pPlan $_________

c. Estimated Attorney Fees and costs pPost-confirmation through duration of Plan $_________

d. Estimated Ffees of Oother Professionals $_________

e. Total mortgage and other continuing secured debt payments $_________

f. Total non-continuing secured debt payments (including interest) $_________

g. Total Ppriority Cclaims $_________

h. Total arrearage claims $_________

7. Total Ddisbursements other than to Class 9 General Unsecured Creditors (Total of lines 6.a through 6.h) $________________

8. Funds estimated to be available for Class 9 General Unsecured Creditors (Line 5 minus Line 7) $________________ 9. Estimated dividend to Class 9 General Unsecured Creditors in Chapter 7 proceeding (see Lliquidation Aanalysis on Page 6) $________________$_______________


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V. ADDITONAL TERMS, CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL STANDARD PROVISIONS

THE FOLLOWING STANDARD PROVISIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL

CHAPTER 13 CASESPLANS AND PRE-CONFIRMATION MODIFIED PLANS FILED ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 1,

2017, IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY

COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN FILED

ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2013

A. DEBTOR’S OBLIGATION TO REMIT TAX REFUNDS: Debtor shall not alter any withholding deductions/exemptions without Court approval. If the Internal Revenue Service or any State taxing authority remits to the Trustee any sum which the Ddebtor is not required to remit pursuant to this Plan, then upon written request of the Ddebtor and concurrence of the Trustee, the Trustee shall be authorized to refund those sums to the Ddebtor from funds first available without further motion, notice or Order of Court. The Trustee shall not be required to recoup or recover funds disbursed to creditors prior to receipt of the Ddebtor’s written request.

If Ddebtor is married and Ddebtor’s spouse is not a joint-debtor in this case, Ddebtor’s Tax Refund(s) for any calendar year shall be 50% of the aggregate net Tax Refunds received by Ddebtor and Ddebtor’s Nnon-filing spouse, regardless of whether Ddebtor and spouse file a joint tax return or file separate tax returns.

B. ALLOWANCE AND PAYMENT OF PRE-CONFIRMATION ATTORNEY FEES: If Class 2.1 of the Plan indicates that Counsel intends to file a Separate Application for compensation for services rendered up through the date of entry of the Order Confirming Plan pursuant to 11 USC §327 and §330, the Trustee shall withhold the amount designated in Class 2.1 from funds remaining after payment of claims required to be paid prior to attorney fees pending further Order of Court.

C. RETENTION AND COMPENSATION OF OTHER PROFESSIONALS FOR POST-PETITION PRE-CONFIRMATION SERVICES: If Class 2.3 indicates that Ddebtor has retained or intends to retain the services of any Professional (as that term is defined in 11 USC §327) to perform professional services after the commencement of this case, Ddebtor will file a timely Application to Employ Professional Person stating the identity of the person to be retained and the capacity or purpose for retention, accompanied by a Certification of Disinterestedness signed by the Professional and obtain Court permission to retain the Professional. The Professional may seek compensation in an amount not to exceed $400.00 by filing a Proof of Claim designated as an Administrative Expense without further notice, hearing or Order of Court. If the Professional seeks compensation in excess of $400.00, the Professional shall file an Application for Compensation for services rendered pursuant to 11 USC §327.

D. POST-CONFIRMATION ATTORNEY FEES & COSTS BY SEPARATE APPLICATION: Counsel reserves the right to file Applications for compensation for services rendered subsequent to the Confirmation of this Plan. Upon entry of an Order Awarding Post- Confirmation Attorney Fees, if Ddebtor’s Plan will not complete within 60 months of the date of the Order Confirming Plan, all unpaid Attorney feesFees and costs shall be paid by the Trustee only after a pPlan modification that allows Ddebtor’s Plan to complete within 60 months from the date of the Order Confirming Plan is approved with notice as is appropriate to the parties in interest. interested.

E. PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE CLAIMS: Administrative Expense Claims as defined in 11 USC §503, other than those claims provided for in Paragraphs B, C and D of these Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions, will be deemed allowed and will be paid only upon entry of a specific Order of this Court determining the allowance and amount of that claim.

F. ORDER OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: All claims for which this Plan proposes payment through the Trustee shall be paid in the following order to the extent that funds are available:

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Level 1: Class 1 Level 2: Class 5.1, 5.3 and 6.1 Level 3: Class 2.1 and 2.3 Level 4: Class 2.2 and 2.4 Level 5: Classes 4.1 and 4.3 Level 6: Classes 4.2, 4.4, 5.2, 5.4 and 6.2 Level 7: Class 7 Level 8: Classes 3.1, 3.2, 5.5, 6.3, 8 and 9.

Each level shall be paid as provided in this Plan before any disbursements are made to any subordinate class. If there are not sufficient funds to pay all claims within a level, then the claims in that level shall be paid pro rata.

G. SECURED CLAIMS TO BE STRIPPED OR AVOIDED FROM THE COLLATERAL AND TREATED AS UNSECURED: Claims for which the creditor holds a mortgagelien that is listed as “Stripped” in Class 3.1 or security interest but where the Bankruptcy Court has entered a Final Judgment or Order declaring that upon completion of this Plan the secured claim will be “stripped” from the Property. These claims“Avoided” in Class 3.2 are avoided and will be paid as a General Unsecured Creditor as provided in Class 9 of the Plan. Upon completion of the Plan, the creditor will record a Satisfaction of the Lien in the applicable Public Records to discharge and release the lien. If the creditor fails to do so, the debtor may file a motion for an order declaring that the lien has been satisfied by completion of the confirmed Plan, which the debtor may then have certified and recorded in the applicable Public Records.

H. CLASS 5.1, CLASS 5.3 AND CLASS 6.1 CREDITORS SPECIFIED TO RECEIVE EQUAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS: Creditors identified in Class 5.1 or, Class 5.3, and Class 6.1 will receive Equal Monthly Payments to the extent funds are available at the date of each disbursement. If more than one creditor is scheduled in Class 5.1, Class 5.3, and Class 6.1 and the funds available in any disbursement are insufficient to pay the full Equal Monthly Payments to all of the listed creditors, payments shall be made on a pro rata basis determined by the ratio of the Equal Monthly Payment specified to each creditor to the total amount of Equal Monthly Payments to all creditors scheduled in Class 5.1, Class 5.3, and Class 6.1. The amount of the Equal Monthly Payment to any creditor shall be the amount stated in Class 5.1 or , Class 5.3, and Class 6.1 as may be applicable; provided that if and the amount of the Equal Monthly Payment specified in the Plan will supersede any creditor identified in Class 5.1 or Class 6.1 files a Proof of Claim that specifies a monthly payment amount specified in a Proof of Claim at variance with the Equal Monthly Payment amount set forth in the Plan, the amount of the monthly payment specified in the Proof of Claim shall control and shall become unless otherwise Ordered by the Equal Monthly Payment for that creditorCourt.

The monthly post-confirmation disbursement to any creditor designated in Class 5.1 or, Class 5.3, and Class 6.1 will not exceed the Equal Monthly Payment amount for that creditor for the month in which disbursement is being made plus any previously unpaid Equal Monthly Payments accruing before the date of disbursement.

I. APPLICATION OF DISBURSEMENTS BY CREDITORS: Creditors shall apply all disbursements under the Plan only in the manner consistent with the terms of the Plan and to the account(s) or obligation(s) as designated on the voucher or check provided to the Creditor with each disbursement.

J. COMPLETION OF PLAN: For purposes of 11 USC §1328, the Ddebtor shall be deemed to have completed all payments under the Plan:

1. Upon the expiration of the Plan Length as defined in Paragraph II.A of the Plan commencing on the date of entry of the Order Confirming Plan; and

2. Debtor has remitted all Plan payments (as defined in Paragraph II.A and II.B of the Plan) coming due after the date of entry of the Order Confirming Plan; and

3. Debtor has remitted all Federal Income Tax Refunds as required by Paragraph II.C of the Plan and Paragraph A of these Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions; and

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4. Debtor has remitted a sum sufficient to pay all allowed claims as amended and/or supplemented as provided in the Plan.

K. EXECUTORY CONTRACTS AND/OR UNEXPIRED LEASES:

1. Any executory contract or unexpired lease not expressly assumed in Class 6.1 or in the Order Confirming Plan shall be deemed rejected effective as of the Effective Date of this Plan.

2. Upon rejection of any Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease, the property and debtor’s interest in the rejected executory contract or unexpired lease will no longer be property of the estate and the stay under 11 USC §362(a) and the co-debtor stay under 11 USC §1301 shall automatically terminate as to such property. Any claims arising from the rejection of an executory contract or unexpired lease shall be treated as a general unsecured claim in Class Nine, subject to further Order of Court.

3. For all assumed executory contracts and unexpired leases, confirmation of this Plan shall constitute a finding that this Plan complies with all requirements for assumption of the executory contracts and unexpired leases being assumed, including all requirements set forth in 11 USC §365(b).

4. Upon the termination of the Lease (whether as a result of the expiration of the contractual lease term, repossession of the property which is the subject of the Lease, or otherwise), the Lessor shall have the right to file a Supplemental Claim for any damages or charges permitted under or pursuant to the Lease.

5. If Class 6.1 provides for the Continuing Lease/Contract Payments to be made by the Trustee, the Supplemental

Claim as filed and allowed shall be paid by the Trustee over the remaining term of the Plan.

6. If Class 6.1 provides for the Continuing Lease Payments to be made directly by the Ddebtor to the Lessor, the Supplemental Claim as filed and allowed shall be paid directly by the Ddebtor to the Ccreditor over the remaining term of the Plan. If there is a balance outstanding on the Ssupplemental Cclaim as of the completion of Ddebtor’s confirmed Chapter 13 Plan, this balance shall not prevent or preclude the entry of a discharge in this case; instead, this balance shall be deemed non-dischargeable and Ddebtor shall be responsible for payment of the remaining balance of the Supplemental Claim following the entry of a Discharge.

L. SECURED CLAIMS – POST-PETITION FEES, COSTS AND CHARGES:

1. 1. Any Supplement to Claim that is filed with the Court as to which there is no objection filed or as to which any objection has been overruled, shall be deemed allowed.

2. 2. If Class 4.1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 or 5.24 provides for the Creditor’s Secured Claim to be paid by the

Trustee, the Supplement to Claim as filed and allowed shall be paid by the Trustee over the remaining term of the Plan.

3. If Class 4.1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 or 5.24 provides for the Creditor’s Secured Claim to be paid directly by the Ddebtor to the Ccreditor, the Supplement to Claim as filed and allowed shall be paid directly by the Ddebtor to the Ccreditor before completion of the Plan. If there is a balance outstanding on the Supplement to Claim as of the completion of Ddebtor’s confirmed Chapter 13 Plan, this balance shall not prevent or preclude the entry of a discharge in this case; instead, any unpaid balance shall be non-dischargeable.

M. SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED UNSECURED CLAIMS: Claims classified as “Separately Classified Unsecured Claims”

are unsecured claims that qualify for discriminatory and preferred treatment pursuant to 11 USC §1322(b)(1). The basis for separate classification is specified in Paragraph III.H of the Plan. Each Separately Classified Unsecured Claims shall receive payments that total 100% of the allowed amount of the claim plus interest if specified in Class Eight of the Plan. See also Paragraph F of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information concerning the timing of payments to be made on these claims.







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N. GENERAL UNSECURED CREDITORS: Unless Class 9 of the Plan provides a dividend to holders of General Unsecured Claims equal to 100% of allowed claims, the Plan shall produce a total sum for distribution to General Unsecured Creditors (the “Unsecured Base Amount”). The Unsecured Base Amount shall be not less than the aggregate amount which creditors in this class would have received had the estate of the debtor been liquidated under Chapter 7 of Title 11, United States Code. See 11 USC §1325(a)(4). Each holder of a duly filed and allowed General Unsecured Claim shall receive the holder’s Ppro Rrata share of the Unsecured Base Amount, based on the Ccreditor’s Cclaim as a fraction of the total General Unsecured Claims duly filed and allowed. The Ppro Rrata dividend for each holder of an allowed unsecured claim will be calculated by the Trustee upon review of allowed claims.

This Plan shall provide either the total Unsecured Base Amount or shall continue for the Plan Length as stated in Paragraph II.A of the Plan, whichever will offer the greater dividend to general unsecured creditors.

O. VESTING, POSSESSION OF ESTATE PROPERTY AND LIEN RETENTION: Upon the Effective Date of the Plan, all property of the estate shall vest in the debtor and shall cease to be property of the estate. The debtor shall remain in possession of all property during the pendency of this case unless specifically provided herein, and shall not seek to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of such property (except in the ordinary course of debtor’s business) without prior Court approval.

P. SURRENDER OF COLLATERAL: Those claims that are treated pursuant to 11 USC §1325(a)(5)(C) (surrender of

collateral) are so designated in thisClass 5.5 of the Plan. Upon confirmation, the Automatic Stay and Cco-Ddebtor Stay is lifted as to the collateral and any creditor to whomholding a lien on the property is surrenderedcollateral and the collateral shall no longer constitute property of the estate. No disbursements shall be made by the Trustee to any creditor whose claim is secured by the collateral being surrendered unless the holder of such claim files a Proof of Claim (or Amended Proof of Claim) after the Effective Date of the Plan setting forth the amount of any deficiency remaining after disposition of the collateral. Any allowed deficiency claim shall be paid as a general unsecured claim in Class 9 of the Plan. See Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1.

Q. PROHIBITION AGAINST INCURRING POST-PETITION DEBT: While this case is pending, the debtor shall not incur a

debt in excess of $2,000.00 without first obtaining approval of either this Court or of the Chapter 13 Trustee. If the Chapter 13 Trustee stipulates to entry of an Order allowing Ddebtor to incur post-petition Ddebt, Ddebtor shall be permitted to file the sStipulation signed by the Trustee and to submit an Order to the Court on an ex parte basis without notice to cCreditors or other parties in interest.

R. UNSCHEDULED CLAIMS: If an unscheduled proof of claim is filed, the Trustee is authorized to exercise sole discretion

to classify the claim into one of the existing classes under this Plan and to schedule the claim for payment within that class, without prejudice to debtor’s right to object to the allowance of the claim and/or to modify the pPlan to provide a different treatment.

S. PROOFS OF CLAIM FILED AT VARIANCE WITH THE PLAN: In the event that a pProof of cClaim is filed and allowed that is at variance with the provisions of this Plan, the following method is to be employed to resolve the conflict:

1. Regarding claims for which the Plan does not propose a "cramdown" or modification, the proofProof of claimClaim shall supersede the Plan as to the claim amount, percentage rate of interest, monthly payments, valuation of collateral and classification of the claim.

2. As to claims for which the Plan proposes a "cramdown" or modification, the proofProof of claimClaim governs only as to the claim amount, but not. The Plan governs valuation, or any other contractual terminterest rate and any other contractual term.

3. If a proofProof of claimClaim is filed that is at variance with this Plan or related schedules, the Trustee shall automatically treat that claim as the holder indicated, unless provided otherwise in the confirmed Plan; these











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Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions; or by Order of Court. 4. As to claims specified in Class 3.1 or Class 3.2 (Secured Claims to be Stripped from the or

AvoidedCollateral), the Proof of Claim shall control only as to the allowed amount of the claim. See also

Paragraph G of the Additional Terms, Conditions and Provisions for additional information concerning payments to be made on these claims.

T. TAX RETURNS AND TAX SET-OFFS: All tTax Rreturns which have become due prior to the filing of the Plan have

been filed. The Internal Revenue Service and the United States Department of Treasury are prohibited from setting off against post-petition Tax Refunds for payment of pre-petition tax obligations.

U. DEBTOR DUTY TO MAINTAIN INSURANCE – REMEDY FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN INSURANCE: Debtor shall

maintain all insurance required by law and contract upon property of the estate and the debtor's property. After confirmation of this Plan, if the debtor fails to maintain insurance as required by law or contract, any party in interest may submit a notice of default, served on debtor, debtor’s counsel and the Chapter 13 Trustee, permitting 10 days from service of the notice in which to cure the default. If the default is not cured within the time permitted, the party in interest may submit an Order Granting Relief from the Automatic Stay as to the collateral to the Court along with an affidavit attesting to the debtor’s failure to cure, and the sStay may thereafter be lifted without further motion, notice or hearing.

V. SECURED CREDITORS, LESSORS AND PARTIES TO EXECUTORY CONTRACTS UPON ENTRY OF ORDER

LIFTING AUTOMATIC STAY: Any secured creditor and any party to an assumed executory contract or unexpired lease as to whom the aAutomatic sStay is lifted shall not receive any further disbursements until a pProof of cClaim for the balance remaining after liquidation of the collateral is filed.

W. PROVIDING FUTURE TAX RETURNS TO TRUSTEE: Debtor shall timely file each Federal Income Tax Return required

to be filed under applicable law during the pendency of this case, and shall provide to the Trustee a copy of each Return at the same time the Return is filed with the taxing authority.

X. DEADLINES IN EVENT OF CONVERSION: In the event of conversion of this case to a case under Chapter 7 of the

United States Bankruptcy Code, the rights of the Chapter 7 Trustee and all creditors (including but not limited to the right to object to exemptions and the right to object to discharge pursuant to 11 USC §727 and/or dischargeability pursuant to 11 USC §523) will be determined as if the Petition was filed on the date of conversion. The date of the Order converting this case to one under Chapter 7 will be treated as the date of the Order FFor Relief and all applicable deadlines shall be determined as if the post-conversion Meeting of Creditors pursuant to 11 USC §341 was the initial Meeting of Creditors.

Y. OBJECTIONS TO PROOFS OF CLAIM: Any party- in- interest shall have the right to object to Proofs of Claim.

Confirmation of this Plan shall not constitute a waiver of any objection and shall not constitute or have any res judicata or collateral estoppel effect on or against any objection to Proof of Claim. If any objection to Proof of Claim is filed and sustained, in whole or in part, after the Trustee has begun making disbursements under this pPlan as confirmed, Trustee shall have no obligation or duty to recoup any payments or disbursements made to the creditor whose Proof of Claim was the subject of the objection.

Z. CREDITOR’S AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT DEBTOR: Notwithstanding the provisions of the Automatic Stay and

Cco-Ddebtor Stay, creditors holding claims in Classes 4 and 5 for which the Ddebtor proposes to retain the collateral and parties to any assumed unexpired lease or executory contract in Class 6 may contact Ddebtor for purposes of sending periodic statements and annual or periodic summaries of accounts including but not limited to account reconciliations pursuant to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.

AA. IDENTITY OF DISBURSING AGENT: All claims in all classes of creditors shall be paid by the Trustee as Disbursing

Agent except those claims which are specified to be paid directly by either the Ddebtor or a third party, in which event the Ddebtor or third party making those payments shall be the Disbursing Agent for those claims.

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BB. SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO GOVERNMENTAL UNITS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCING DOMESTIC

SUPPORT OBLIGTATIONSOBLIGATIONS: Notwithstanding the provisions of 11 USC §362 and §1327, the Automatic Stay is modified to permit any governmental unit or agency responsible for enforcing a domestic support obligation to send notices, to take other actions to the extent not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, and to collect domestic support obligations from property that is not property of the estate.

CC. PRE- AND POST-PETITION LITIGATION AND CAUSES OF ACTION: Debtor and the Chapter 13 Trustee shall have

concurrent standing to prosecute all Pre- and Post-Petition causes of action, including but not limited to actions arising under Title 11, United States Code. Any compromise or settlement of any litigation or cause of action shall be subject to the provisions of Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9019. Any proceeds or damages recovered by or on behalf of the Ddebtor shall be retained pending Order of the Bankruptcy Court.

DD. SUBSTANTIVE CONSOLIDATION OF JOINTLY FILED CASES: If this case has been filed jointly by a husband and

wife pursuant to 11 USC §302, entry of an Order Confirming Plan shall also constitute an Order for Substantive Consolidation of the debtors.

EE. NON-APPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL RULE OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE 3002.1: The requirements and

provisions of Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1 shall not apply to any property that the Plan as confirmed surrenders to the Creditor as provided in 11 USC §1325(a)(5)(C); or to any property as to which the Automatic Stay is lifted for purposes of allowing the secured creditor to exercise rights and remedies pursuant to applicable State Law, regardless of whether the Order Lifting Automatic Stay is entered before or after entry of an Order Confirming the Plan.

FF. TIME TO CURE PARAMOUNT: For any class of claims where the Months to Cure From Confirmation Date may be

specified, if the Plan does not specify the number of months to cure, the Months to Cure From Confirmation Date shall be the Plan Length specified in Paragraph II.A of the Plan. For any class of claims or creditors for which the Plan specifies an Estimated Average Monthly Payment that is inconsistent with or contradicts the Months to Cure From Confirmation Date, the Months to Cure From Confirmation Date shall control.controls. The Chapter 13 Trustee is authorized to make any changes to the amount of disbursements to the creditor to implement this provision.

GG. SECURED CLAIMS EXCLUDED FROM 11 USC § 506 BY THE “HANGING PARAGRAPH” AT THE END OF 11 USC §1325 (a)(9): Claims treated in Class 5.3 or Class 5.4 are claims that were either (1) incurred within 910 days before the petition date and secured by a purchase money security interest in a motor vehicle acquired for the personal use of the debtor, or (2) incurred within 1 year of the petition date and secured by a purchase money security interest in any other thing of value.






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