How To Fill Out A Bankruptcy Proof of Claim Form (and Preserve Your Legal Rights)

To preserve your legal rights to payment, it is important that you submit to the Bankruptcy Court a completed proof of claim form that memorializes how much the Debtor owes you, and why. This is not a legal pleading that must be completed by an attorney (although it is a good idea to consult an attorney if you can). Your proof of claim will be kept by the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court (or a claims agent), but will not appear on the docket of the bankruptcy case. Make sure to submit your proof of claim form as soon as possible, and in any event well in advance of any deadline to submit proofs of claim, known as the Claims Bar Date. Read More