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Practice tips, rule changes, and news for attorneys, creditors, and debtors in Chapter 13 cases in the Eastern District of Kentucky.
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Register Now for the UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference, August 6-7, 2026 in Lexington
The 18th Biennial UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference will be held on August 6-7, 2026 at the Campbell House Hotel, Lexington, Kentucky. This seminar is a must for bankruptcy practitioners in the Eastern and Western Districts…
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· Discharge
Options for EDKY Chapter 13 Debtors Impacted by the Recent Eastern Kentucky Floods
Our thoughts and prayers are with those in eastern Kentucky who have lost so much in the devastating floods. We know that chapter 13 debtors are among those who have been affected by the floods. Debtors – and their attorneys…
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· Automatic Stay
Trends and New Developments: Learning from Court Orders
When I see a similar order entered in two or three (or more) chapter 13 cases, I begin to watch for new developments or trends: Is the court communicating an expectation that a particular procedure should be followed? Are…
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· insurance
What To Do With Insurance Proceeds When a Car Securing a Claim Being Paid Through the Plan Is Damaged or Destroyed
What do you do when there are insurance proceeds payable on the loss of a car that secures a claim being paid through the plan? Here’s the setup: The chapter 13 plan provides for the payment of a claim secured by the debtor’s car…
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The purpose of this blog is to provide timely practice tips to attorneys representing debtors and creditors in chapter 13 bankruptcy cases in the Eastern District of Kentucky. These posts represent my thoughts and opinions and do not constitute legal advice, nor should they be considered a substitute for legal research.
As the trustee in the EDKY, I reserve the right to take a contrary position in any particular case depending on the facts of that case, and I reserve the right to argue an interpretation of the law that may differ from that set forth in any post. I also reserve the right to change my mind at any time for any reason.
— Beverly M. Burden, Chapter 13 Trustee, Eastern District of Kentucky