FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How long have you worked as a bankruptcy petition preparer?
I have been a petition preparer since 1988.
2. What are your qualifications?
I have an Associates
Degree as a paralegal and 20 years of experience preparing bankruptcy
petitions.
3. What are your fees?
I charge a flat rate of $150.00 for Chapter 7 and a flat rate of $150.00
for Chapter 13.
4. Is your office ready for electronic filing?
Yes, we use
the latest software and are up to date on the court's requirements. If
you prefer, will provide you with an e-filing package ready to
upload to the court's website.
5. Why should I hire you when I already have an office staff? You only pay me for the work I actually produce, on a contract basis.
You do not need to provide me with a salary, benefits or do employee
withholding. Contracting out bankruptcy preparation will free up your staff
to perform other duties.
6. How will I be billed?
You will have up to
30 days to review the petition, at which time you will be invoiced and our fee will be due.
7. Do you guarantee your service? Yes,
during the 30 days we allow you to review and approve your documents you may
contact us with any problems, concerns or needed corrections.
8. How do I get started?
Click here
to download our
worksheet (or use one of your own) and have your client complete it. Then
return it to us. You may return the worksheet by fax: 503-228-3394, email:
katekindred@aol.com
or mail to Independent Paralegal Svcs. 420 SW
Washington #200, Portland, OR 97204.
9. How quickly will my
documents be completed?
Our
standard turn-around time is 3 days from receipt of your information.
Emergency situations requiring a 24 hour turn around will be accommodated
upon request at no additional fee.
10. Can you give me the name of other attorneys who have used
your services? Yes, we will provide references upon request.
11.
How do I contact you? Our office is located at 420 SW Washington #200, Portland, OR 97204.
You may contact us by phone at 503-228-0316 or 1-800-266-0316. Our fax
number is 503-228-3394. Or, email us with your questions:
katekindred@aol.com
