Criminal Investigations in a Bankruptcy Case

If you attain the correct counsel, your bankruptcy filing should go off without a hitch.  If you show your attorney all your documents which are required before, during and after the petition is filed, you should have no problem.  However, once in awhile, a file will be “selected at random” for an audit.  This is normally done by an outside firm hired to look deeper into the issues involved in your case and to confirm the details of your case.  This is always hard for clients given they have to defend themselves, after they think the bankruptcy is almost over.  This firm checks all your documents, the questionnaire you filled out, and the petition that you signed that was submitted to the court.  I believe that this isn’t “really” random but related to a client’s “recorded life.”  What I mean by this is that when a person has a complicated life with lots of movement, many deeds on real estate, and lots of titles on vehicles, it seems that these clients are more likely to be “drawn at random.”  It is best to disclose everything to your attorney and try to handle all of these issues on the front end.  If you allow your attorney to confirm that the proper steps were taken to transfer property or vehicles and verify that items are no longer owned, you may avoid a costly second round of administrative nightmares.

If you are the subject of further review by the bankruptcy court and feel you need new counsel, please call my office to set up a consultation immediately.

Todd Courser 810-245-0813