Bankruptcy kit

A$29.00

What’s included?
✔︎ Debtor's petition kit
✔︎ Form 5 Declaration
✔︎ Statement of financial affairs
✔︎ Information booklet
✔︎ Informal debt management
✔︎ Step-by-step instructions
✔︎ Simple explanation of the law
✔︎ Template letters and worksheets
Does not include Court or government fees

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ABOUT THIS KIT

Get everything you need to apply for bankruptcy yourself and with this simple to use kit. If you are unable to pay your debts and cannot come to a suitable repayment arrangement with your creditors, you may be able to lodge a petition to become bankrupt (called a debtor's petition). A creditor may also take action to have you declared bankrupt by order of the Court (called a sequestration order).

If you are bankrupt, creditors will not be able to harass you for payment of debts. There are also adverse consequences of becoming bankrupt, such as personal restrictions regarding assets, income and travel. There are a number of other informal and formal options to think about under the bankruptcy laws in Australia.

Most people that apply for bankruptcy are unable to afford a Lawyer to assist with making the application. With the Bankruptcy kit, you can easily prepare your own Bankruptcy application and save thousands in legal fees. Please note there is a fee to apply for bankruptcy that is not included with the cost of this kit.

What's in the kit?

The Bankruptcy kit contains all the forms you need to make your own petition for bankruptcy, with simple to follow instructions. Also included is an information and instruction guide written in plain English, that explains the laws under the Bankruptcy Act, and information about all formal and informal options to help manage your debt and get back on track.

The kit includes the following:

Debtor's petition kit - Fillable PDF forms
Everything you need to lodge your own petition for bankruptcy. Easy to complete forms, together with instructions to complete. Includes Statement of financial affairs and Declaration of intention.

Bankruptcy Instruction Guide - simple to read PDF booklet
Learn about the informal options available to you to help manage your debt and get a fresh start. Learn how to file for bankruptcy. The guide is written in plain language to help you better understand your legal problem and the options available to you.

Plus other tools to manage your budget, such as template letters to creditors and an excel budget worksheet.

How does it work?

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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT BANKRUPTCY

You will usually be a bankrupt for 3 years. There are a number of other consequences:
- You will be noted on the (NPII). This is where credit rating companies (like VEDA) will then obtain that information. They are obligated to keep this information on your file for 5 years.
- A trustee will administer your financial affairs. They can sell your assets to repay your debts. Trustees must adhere to certain standards by law.
- You need to apply for permission to do certain things, such as go overseas.
- There are limits on the money you can earn and things you can own.
- It is a criminal offence to apply for credit or a credit card.
- You won't be able to keep assets above a certain value.
If you own your car outright and the value is less than $7,350.00, you will not have to forfeit it.
If you have tools of trade less than a value of $3,650.00, you can keep them to earn an income.
You will only have to make contributions from your income if it is above a certain amount (currently $1,283.00 per week after tax for someone with 2 children).
Yes, you can lodge a Bankruptcy Notice on your creditors first.They can't contact you for 21 days. During that time, you can consider other options, such as debt agreements or personal insolvency agreements.
You need to make this decision and enter in the agreement or file for bankruptcy within the 21 days.
Yes. They are entitled under the law to be paid to manage a bankrupt estate. There is a minimum fee that a trustee can be paid under the Bankruptcy Act (at the moment, $5,000 but subject to change).