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CHAPTER 13 PLAN SUMMARY INCLUDING MOTION(S) FOR VALUATION; MOTION(S) TO AVOID CERTAIN LIENS; ASSUMPTION AND REJECTION OF EXECUTORY CONTRACTS; AND NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING ON CONFIRMATION OF THE PLAN INCLUDING ALL MATTERS AS SET FORTH IN THE PLAN

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA

_____________ DIVISION

NAME:

Case #

Chapter 13

Debtor.

The following is a summary of the Chapter 13 plan proposed by the above-named debtor(s). The plan may include in its provisions certain motions to avoid liens and motions for valuation of collateral securing claims. If any such motions are included in the proposed plan of the debtor(s), they are specifically included in this plan summary.

Your rights may be affected. You should read the plan summary carefully, including any motions contained in the plan, and discuss them with your attorney, if you have one, in this bankruptcy case. If you do not have an attorney, you may wish to consult one.

If you do not want the Court to confirm the proposed plan of the debtor(s), including any of the motions included in the plan, or if you want the Court to consider your views on these matters, then you or your attorney must file with the Court a written objection to confirmation and request for hearing on confirmation at the following address: Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Room #111, Charles R. Jonas Federal Building, 401 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Your objection to confirmation and request for hearing must include the specific reasons for your objections, and must be filed with the Court no later than fifteen (15) business days following the conclusion of the meeting of creditors. If you mail your objection to confirmation to the Court for filing, you must mail it early enough so that the Court will receive it on or before the deadline stated above. You must also serve a copy of your objection to confirmation on the debtor(s), the attorney for the debtor(s), and the Chapter 13 Trustee at their addresses as they are listed in the notice of the meeting of creditors. If any objections to confirmation are filed with the Court, written notice of the date, time and location of the hearing on confirmation of the proposed plan will be sent to you. No hearing will be held unless an objection to confirmation is filed. If you or your attorney do not take these steps, the Court may decide that you do not oppose the proposed plan of the debtor(s), including any motions contained in the plan, and may enter an Order confirming the plan and granting the motions.

CHAPTER 13 PLAN SUMMARY

1. The plan proposes payments of $ per month for months, or for a % payout to the general unsecured creditors.

2. From the payments received, the trustee shall make disbursements as follows and in the following order of priority:

a. ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS:

(1) Trustee's fees and costs (up to a maximum of 10%); court costs, and other administrative claims as ordered paid by the Court.

(2) Attorney's fees. The attorney for the debtor(s) has received $ of the total base attorney fee of $ . The remainder of the base fee shall be paid through the plan by the trustee in the sum of one-half of the amount of each of the first two plan payments (up to a maximum of $300.00 attributable to attorney’s fees per plan ).

b. SECURED CLAIMS:

Holders of secured claims (including any arrearages on fully secured claims) which are filed with the trustee shall retain the liens securing such claims until discharge and shall be treated and paid as secured claimants to the extent of the collateral value set forth in the motion to value claims herein. TO THE EXTENT THAT A CREDITOR'S CLAIM EXCEEDS THE COLLATERAL VALUE AND THUS THAT CREDITOR'S CLAIM IS UNDERSECURED, IT SHALL BE TREATED AND PAID IN THE SAME MANNER AS GENERAL UNSECURED CLAIMS.

CLAIMANT CLAIM AMOUNT COLLATERAL VALUE UNSECURED PORTION

c. PRIORITY CLAIMS

The debtor(s) shall make full payment in deferred cash payments of all claims entitled to priority under 11 U.S.C. sections 507 and 1322. To the extent such claims are not entitled to priority, they shall be treated and paid in the same manner as general unsecured claims.

CLAIMANT PRIORITY AMOUNT CLAIMANT PRIORITY AMOUNT

d. GENERAL UNSECURED CLAIMS

The plan provides for the pro-rata payment of all non-priority, unsecured claims after payment of all administrative, secured and priority claims as set forth above. If the plan proposes payments for a term of months, the anticipated payout to general unsecured creditors is approximately %.

3. Special Plan Terms

a. SEPARATE CLASSIFICATIONS OF UNSECURED CLAIMS

The following general unsecured claims shall be separately classified and paid in full:

CLAIMANT CLAIM AMOUNT REASON FOR CLASSIFICATION

b. PROPERTY TO BE SURRENDERED

The debtor(s) shall surrender the collateral securing the claims of the following creditors in satisfaction of the Secured portion of such creditor's allowed claims. To the extent that the collateral does not satisfy such a creditor's claim, the creditor shall hold a general unsecured claim. All such unsecured deficiency claims must be filed with the trustee to be included for payment.

CLAIMANT CLAIM AMOUNT COLLATERAL BEING SURRENDERED

c. LIEN AVOIDANCE

Liens shall be avoided pursuant to 11 U.S.C. sec. 522(f) as set forth herein.

d. EXECUTORY CONTRACTS AND/OR UNEXPIRED LEASES

(1) The following executory contracts and/or unexpired leases shall be assumed:

(2) The following executory contracts and/or unexpired leases shall be rejected:

e. DIRECT PAYMENTS BY DEBTOR

The Debtor(s) will make regular payments directly to the following creditors:

CLAIMANT MONTHLY PAYMENT

f. PAYMENTS UPON TAX CLAIMS

Any payments made to a taxing authority during the term of the plan from either the trustee, directly from the debtor(s), from a tax refund, or from any source whatsoever shall be applied first to secured tax claims, second to priority tax claims and last to general unsecured tax claims without priority.

g. OTHER SPECIAL TERMS

4. Effect of Discharge

UPON THE DEBTOR(S)' COMPLETION OF THE CONFIRMED PLAN (AS PROPOSED HEREIN OR AS SUBSEQUENTLY MODIFIED), ALL CLAIMS PROVIDED BY THE PLAN WILL BE DISCHARGED AS PROVIDED FOR IN 11 U.S.C. SEC. 1328 INCLUDING THE CANCELLATION OF LIENS WHICH SECURE CLAIMS THAT ARE PAID IN THE PLAN BY PAYMENT OF THE VALUE OF THE SECURED CLAIM (AS SET FORTH HEREIN OR AS DETERMINED AT THE SEC. 341 MEETING OF CREDITORS) AND INCLUDING THE CANCELLATION OF LIENS THAT ARE AVOIDED AS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN.

MOTION TO VALUE LIENS

Included in the debtor(s) schedules of debts are purported secured claims as follows:

CREDITOR DEBT AMOUNT COLLATERAL COLLATERAL VALUE UNDERSECURED AMOUNT

The debtor(s) hereby move the Court to value the collateral of each of the above stated creditors at the Collateral Value stated. TO THE EXTENT THAT THE AMOUNT OF THE DEBT OF ANY SUCH CREDITOR EXCEEDS THE STATED COLLATERAL VALUE, THE DEBTOR(S) HEREBY MOVE THE COURT THAT SAID DIFFERENCE BE TREATED IN THE CHAPTER 13 PLAN AS A GENERAL UNSECURED CLAIM WITHOUT PRIORITY. THE DEBTOR(S) FURTHER MOVE THE COURT THAT THE LIEN OF EACH CREDITOR LISTED UPON THE COLLATERAL LISTED BE SATISFIED UPON PAYMENT OF THE COLLATERAL VALUE AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE DEBTOR(S)' DISCHARGE.

MOTION TO AVOID NON-POSSESSORY NON-PURCHASE MONEY SECURITY INTEREST IN HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS

The debtor(s) are indebted to the following creditors in the amount stated. As security for the debt each such creditor insisted upon, and the debtor(s) executed, a waiver of exemption of certain property, and a security agreement granting said creditor(s) a non-possessory, non-purchase money security interest in household goods which is property delineated by 11 U.S.C. sec. 522(f)(2) and which is held primarily for the personal, family, or household use of the debtor(s) or a dependent of the debtor(s). The debtor(s) believe that a financing statement has been duly recorded in the County Public Registry evidencing each such creditor(s)' security interest and lien:

CREDITOR ACCOUNT/ID DEBT AMOUNT DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

MOTION TO AVOID JUDICIAL LIEN(S)

Judgment(s) were obtained by the creditors listed below in cases before the General Court of Justice of the State of North Carolina and said Judgments have been recorded as in the Mecklenburg County Registry as follows:

CREDITOR JUDGMENT BOOK AND PAGE REGISTRY JUDGMENT DATE JUDGMENT LIEN AMOUNT

The above-stated Judgment(s) created lien(s) on the real property in which the debtor(s) has an interest which real property is more specifically described as . The value of the debtor(s)' interest in this real property is . The aforesaid lien(s) constitute(s) judicial lien(s) under 11 U.S.C. sec. 522(f)(1). The property which this judicial lien encumbers is property which the debtor(s) are entitled to exempt under 11 U.S.C. sec. 522(b) and N.C.G.S. 1C-1601(a)(1) and the amount of this exemption is $ . The existence of this judicial lien impairs the exemption to which the debtor(s) are entitled under 11 U.S.C. sec. 522(b).

Based upon the foregoing, the debtor(s) respectfully move the Court to issue an order compelling the above-stated creditor(s) to cancel and avoid their judicial lien(s) upon the real property described herein effective upon discharge.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. To receive payment from the trustee, a secured creditor must file a proof of claim. Secured claims which are not filed within the time period required by Bankruptcy Rule 3002(c) may be disallowed or subordinated to other claims upon further order of the court.

2. Confirmation of this plan does not bar a party in interest from objecting to a claim which is not filed in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 3001 or Bankruptcy Rule 3002.

3. Unless otherwise ordered, any creditor holding a claim secured by property which is removed from the protection of the automatic stay, whether by judicial action, voluntary surrender, or through operation of the plan, will receive no further distribution from the trustee, unless an itemized proof of claim for any deficiency is filed within 120 days after the removal of the property from the protection of the automatic stay. This also applies to creditors who may claim an interest in, or lien upon, property which is removed from the protection of the automatic stay of another lien holder or release to another lien holder.

4. If a claim is listed in the plan as secured and the creditor files a proof of claim as an unsecured creditor, the creditor shall be treated as unsecured for purposes of distribution of the plan.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this Chapter 13 Plan Summary; Motion(s) for Valuation; Motion(s) to Avoid Certain Liens; and Assumption and Rejection of Executory Contracts; as to all matters set forth herein are true and correct.

Dated

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Debtor's Signature

Dated

_________________________________________

Debtor's Signature

I hereby certify that I have reviewed this document with the debtor(s) and that the debtor(s) have received a copy of this document.

Dated

_________________________________________

Attorney for the Debtor(s)

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What North Carolina Chapter 13 covers

North Carolina Chapter 13 refers to the federal Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing process as used by debtors with a principal place of residence in North Carolina. It encompasses the debtor’s petition, schedules, statement of financial affairs, Form 122C Means Test, proposed repayment plan, and related pleadings required to reorganize secured and unsecured obligations over a three- to five-year plan term. Filings are submitted to the appropriate United States Bankruptcy Court (Eastern, Middle, or Western District of North Carolina) and must comply with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and each district’s local rules and trustee practices.

Why a Chapter 13 filing matters in North Carolina

Chapter 13 provides an organized repayment path that can stop collection activity via the automatic stay, allow a debtor to cure arrears over time, and potentially discharge remaining unsecured debt after plan completion. It can be appropriate for wage earners who can propose feasible payments and wish to retain secured property under court-approved terms.

Why a Chapter 13 filing matters in North Carolina

Who typically prepares or completes a Chapter 13 filing

Common users include individual debtors evaluating reorganization, bankruptcy attorneys drafting petitions, trustees administering plans, and creditors monitoring plan feasibility in North Carolina.

  • Individual debtors eligible for Chapter 13 under 11 U.S.C. §109 seeking to repay debts over a set term.
  • Bankruptcy attorneys preparing petitions, schedules, Form 122C Means Test, and a proposed repayment plan.
  • Chapter 13 trustees and creditors reviewing feasibility, arrearage calculations, and potential objections to confirmation.

Court clerks and local trustee offices apply district-specific rules; verify local procedures for e-filing, signature requirements, and trustee submission preferences before filing.

Stepwise filing process for a Chapter 13 petition

Follow these sequential steps to prepare, verify, and file a North Carolina Chapter 13 petition with the appropriate federal bankruptcy district court.

  • 01
    Gather Documents: Collect ID, pay stubs, tax returns, and creditor statements.
  • 02
    Complete Forms: Fill petition, schedules, Form 122C, and statement of financial affairs.
  • 03
    Draft Plan: Prepare proposed repayment plan with monthly amounts and duration.
  • 04
    File & Serve: E-file documents and serve required parties per local rules.

Typical electronic workflow settings for preparing filings

Use consistent metadata, file naming, and signer roles to ensure court-ready submissions and reliable audit trails when preparing Chapter 13 documents electronically.

Field Configuration
Document Format PDF or PDF/A preferred by most courts
Signer Roles Debtor, Co-debtor, Attorney
Authentication Email plus SMS code or stronger
Retention Store signed PDF and audit trail

High-level lifecycle from petition to plan administration

This overview shows the flow from document preparation through trustee review to confirmation and ongoing plan administration.

  • Prepare Petition: Assemble and review required schedules and attachments.
  • Submit Filing: E-file with court or deliver original signed documents as required.
  • Trustee Review: Trustee evaluates feasibility, objection potential, and funding.
  • Confirmation Hearing: Court hears objections and confirms the Chapter 13 plan.

Electronic submission and signing considerations

Electronic filing and signing must meet federal bankruptcy rules, local district e-filing policies, and trustee authentication requirements before acceptance.

  • Supported Formats: PDF, PDF/A, DOCX accepted by vendors
  • Authentication: Email, SMS code, or stronger
  • Audit Trail: Timestamp, IP, and signer details

eSignature vendor pricing and compliance snapshot

Comparison of common eSignature providers for managing Chapter 13 paperwork. signNow is listed first per product data; verify plan details directly with each vendor for courtroom or trustee-specific requirements.

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Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial Varies Varies Varies Varies
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies Varies Varies

Security and compliance elements to look for

In-transit Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3 encryption
At-rest Encryption: AES-256 encryption at rest
Regulatory Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001
Legal Frameworks: ESIGN and UETA compliance
Healthcare Support: HIPAA compliance with BAA
Audit Trails: Timestamps, IP, and action logs

Consequences of incorrect or incomplete Chapter 13 filings

Case Dismissal: Court may dismiss petition for material omissions
Perjury Risk: False statements can lead to perjury charges
Plan Rejection: Trustee or creditors may object; plan may fail
Conversion Risk: Case may convert to Chapter 7 if payments fail
Sanctions: Court may assess fees or sanctions for bad faith
Creditor Claims: Missed creditors can lead to future contested claims

Key timing and deadline considerations

Several time-sensitive events follow a Chapter 13 filing; understand typical windows so you meet trustee and court deadlines.

Petition Filing Date:

Marks the start of the automatic stay and filing obligations

341 Meeting:

Generally occurs about 21–40 days after filing

Plan Payments Start:

Payments typically begin shortly after filing per plan terms

Plan Duration:

Commonly 36 or 60 months depending on disposable income

Objection Deadlines:

Trustee and creditor objections follow court notice schedules

Milestone timeline from filing to discharge

Sequential milestones show what generally happens after filing a Chapter 13 petition and how cases progress under trustee oversight.

01

File Petition

Petition and schedules are filed and date-stamped by the clerk

02

341 Meeting

Debtor appears for creditor examination and trustee review

03

Confirmation

Court confirms plan after resolving objections and feasibility concerns

04

Payments & Discharge

Debtor makes plan payments; discharge follows successful completion

Practical tips to prepare an accurate Chapter 13 filing

Adopt consistent document practices, maintain clear records, and confirm local rules to reduce the likelihood of delays or objections.

Verify All Names and IDs
Confirm the debtor’s legal name, co-debtor names, and SSNs match government IDs and tax records to prevent trustee queries or administrative rejections.
Use Recent Financial Evidence
Attach recent pay stubs, bank statements, and tax returns; accurate supporting documents reduce Means Test disputes and strengthen feasibility arguments.
Follow Local Filing Rules
Check the district court’s local rules for formatting, required cover sheets, CM/ECF login steps, and any trustee-specific attachments before submission.
Maintain an Audit Trail
When using electronic signatures, preserve the signed PDF and a complete audit log showing signer attribution, timestamps, and authentication methods.

Core components of a professional Chapter 13 filing packet

A complete filing packet anticipates trustee review and supplies clear, consistent information for each required element of the case.

Petition

The voluntary petition lists parties, filing chapter, and the filing date; it triggers the automatic stay and opens the bankruptcy case.

Schedules

Schedules A–J detail assets, liabilities, income, expenses, and property exemptions required for the court and trustee to assess the estate.

Means Test

Form 122C demonstrates disposable income and the applicable plan length based on statutory calculations and judicial guidance.

Repayment Plan

Proposed plan sets monthly payments, treatment of secured and priority claims, and duration for trustee administration.

Creditor Matrix

A complete creditor list with correct addresses ensures proper notice and prevents omitted claims; use full legal names and accurate mailing addresses.

Statement of Affairs

Provides narrative context about financial affairs, transfers, and potential preferential or fraudulent transfers for trustee review.

Real-world examples of electronic document use for complex filings

Examples show how organizations applied e-signature and digital workflows to complex document processes; adapt the ideas to Chapter 13 packets where permitted.

Optica Ventures LLC

Brian Fitzgibbons reduced turnaround for customer authorizations through streamlined e-sign workflows.

  • Simple interface aided remote signers and clients.
  • The firm retained complete audit trails for all transactions, which improved recordkeeping and reduced time spent on manual follow-up while preserving legal evidence of signer attribution.

Martin Properties

Tim Martin processed leases and regulatory documents online with compliant eSign tools.

  • Mobile signing supported on-site and remote signers.
  • Using standardized templates and audit logs, the company shortened execution cycles and maintained consistent signed records for compliance and future audits.

Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Chapter 13 filings

Common questions and concise answers about e-signing, filing mechanics, and risks specific to Chapter 13 in North Carolina.


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