Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant Newsletter


A hodgepodge of information relating to the needs of virtual bankruptcy assistants nationwide

DEAR VICTORIA

I need to order a personalized set of Client Intake Forms. Once completed, can I receive them via email so I can post them on my website? Also, can I change them myself to personalize them for each of my prospective attorney clients?

RESPONSE FROM VICTORIA

Yes, the personalized client intake forms are provided in PDF format so you can review them and post them on your website for attorneys to download.

To order a set, the URL is
http://www.713training.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_list&c=12

If you want to have the ability to personalize them for your attorneys, you will need either one of these software programs: (1) Adobe Acrobat Professional or (2) Adobe PageMaker.

I can sell you a master software file for personalization. You make the changes in PageMaker, then export to Adobe PDF. If you use Adobe Acrobat, you will erase the information at the bottom of each page and replace with the attorney’s information, then save the file under another name and send it as an attachment to your attorney.

Simply let me know which software program you have or plan to use for the personalization and I will be happy to sell you the master file for $100.00.

DEAR VICTORIA

I just finished going through the Petition Preparation Training CD’s again, and I have a question: If the debtors possess a leased vehicle, does it go on both Schedule B and Schedule G?

By the way, I was hesitant to buy the CDs initially because I have to watch my pennies with this new business; but now that I’ve used them, they are worth every cent. I am glad I made that investment in my business.

RESPONSE FROM VICTORIA

Thank you for the compliment about the training CDs. I am very happy they helped you with learning how to prepare a well-detailed bankruptcy petition. You will find that this level of training will bring you many years of satisfaction earning a high level of income. Besides, I continue to work in the field right beside all my students so I can keep in touch with your experiences and pass along everything I learn also.

To answer your question about the leased vehicle, you are correct! Because the leased vehicle is in the possession of the debtor, it is an asset that needs to be listed on Schedule B. The market value though is only $1.00 since the vehicle is not technically owned by the debtor until they buy out the lease. Then, the vehicle lease is recorded on Schedule G. Just remember to record the lease payment on Schedule J in with the monthly expenses. Keep up the good work.

DEAR VICTORIA

Regarding student loans, I was going through my notes and have a conflict. In your book it states that student loans are listed on Schedule E unsecured priority loans. I noticed my notes say different. They say student loans belong on Schedule F. I need clarification on this.

RESPONSE FROM VICTORIA

The confusion with the placement on the petition for the student loan lies in the ongoing changes and tweaking of the bankruptcy law. This was something the courts went back and forth about and after many weeks of litigation, no specific decision was reached. Therefore, you will need to ask the attorney which Schedule they prefer you put the Government-backed student loan on. However, remember that not all student loans are government backed. Some are loans obtained online for online courses. In this case, they would be listed on Schedule F. But government-backed loans (which were always listed on Schedule E) are now determined by the individual state. So, when you come across one, I suggest you go ahead and list it on Schedule E, then make a note on your Attorney Cover Sheet pointing out that you placed the government-backed student loan there. If the attorney wants it moved to Schedule F, you can change it before the petition is filed.

DEAR VICTORIA

Thank you, this is Patrick Campbell. Allison is my girlfriend who bought the book, “How to Start a Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant Service” for me and I must say it has been very helpful. Thank you for one, being diligent in making sure this product was sent correctly, and two, for writing such a helpful book.

Sincerely,
Patrick Campbell
Outsourced paralegal services
http://www.outsourcedparalegal.com

DEAR VICTORIA

I wanted to once again tell you how much I appreciate your time in sharing with me the basis of marketing the virtual bankruptcy business as well as the basics of bankruptcy. I’ve learned a lot in the few hours. You have given me the empowerment to not give up and be discouraged. May God Bless you and keep you.

Peace & Blessings,
Harriet West-Moore

DEAR VICTORIA

All of us really enjoyed your visit and training at my law firm here in Cummings, Georgia. Melissa, Sonya and I were extremely gratified with your expertise as well as Michael Misenheimer’s on his Saturday morning visit. I hope we can visit again soon and there are many more good Southern style restaurants we will take you on your next visit. Thanks again and if there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.

Regards,

Bob Phillips, Esq.
Phillips and Associates Law Firm
http://www.phillipslawassociates.com/

DEAR VICTORIA

I am a complete beginner but know that I can be successful at something along this line if I set my mind to it. The teleconference call last night was a great source of information and I feel excited about my prospects once again! Thanks so much. And, I’m so glad that you have recovered from your illness so nicely. God is good! You are such a great resource and have such a great personality. I’m so glad our paths have crossed, if even very briefly. I hope to listen and talk to you much more in the future!

Have a good day.
Trudi LeMaster

INFORMATION ABOUT NEW 1-ON-1 TRAINING

I just finished the 1-on-1 Personalized Training with our first online student: Julie Koempel. We simply connected through the internet and Julie shared her computer desktop with me. I had previously faxed her a set of Client Intake Forms and I watched her key in the information from the forms and personally trained her. When we finished I asked her what she thought of the experience. She said:

1. I learned a great deal. Nothing compares to personalized training. It makes training seminars obsolete.

2. I felt just like Victoria Ring was sitting by my side and training me. This allowed me to learn from her experiences and it also accelerated my learning curve.

3. When I finished the training on Chapter 7’s I actually felt ready to start marketing my skills to attorneys because of all the support systems Victoria has put into place to help me through my first bankruptcy petition.

4. The cost savings is phenomenal. If I would have paid for Victoria’s transportation and lodging to Minneapolis it would have cost me about $800. By training online, travel and lodging is eliminated and there are no overhead expenses except $150.00 for the training. You cannot get a better deal than that.

If you are interested in scheduling an online 1-on-1 Personalized Training session for yourself, visit:
http://www.713training.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=84

NEW VBA CERTIFICATION TO BE INTRODUCED SOON

The desktop sharing technology that 713Training.Com has now subscribed to on a monthly basis is literally changing everything for the better. In fact, Victoria Ring is currently working on a new Certification program for Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants. There will be three (3) types of certifications: (1) Chapter 7 Certification; (2) Master Certification – Chapter 7 and Chapter 13; and (3) Teaching Certification – for people with advanced skills that allow them the ability to train others.

For those of you who already passed the AVBA Exam, you will be grandfathered in. So don’t worry about losing your accreditation. Victoria will send you a new Certified Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant certificate in the mail as soon as the program is developed. If you want to advance to the Master or Teaching Certification there will be a nominal fee.

Every person who is enrolled in the Certification Program will be required to login and demonstrate a bankruptcy petition they have prepared. This final testing phase will be evaluated by a 713Training.Com training instructor. Right now, Victoria is doing them all, but she cannot continue to do everything alone. She is hoping some of you who are advanced and experienced in preparing Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions will be able to assist her at some point in evaluating skills of others attempting the Certification.

SUMMARY

The field of debtor bankruptcy is growing stronger every day and it is a great field to be involved in. Back in the 1800s the people who made the most money were the people who sold the picks and shovels to the gold miners. Very rarely did a miner strike gold but the people selling the picks and shovels always made money.

Today, with the state of the economy, rising prices and high foreclosure rates, you are in the same position as the people who sold picks and shovels to the miners in the 1800s. You can provide skills to bankruptcy attorneys in the preparation of well-detailed bankruptcy petitions. As you know, this skill is not taught in any law school or paralegal program. I don’t know why, but it should be. However, since the skill is not taught, you have the opportunity to learn it, make excellent money and have a long-term career in the legal field regardless of the state of the economy.

To get started, visit http://www.713training.com/shop and check out all the training products available to you right now.

VBA WEBSITES

713Training.Com encourages all Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants to network together and grow their business. There is plenty of work for everyone and working together will enable your business to grow and prosper much faster. Below are some Virtual Assistant websites to begin networking with:

http://www.HillcrestVirtualServices.com
http://www.xpresspetitions.com
http://www.713processor.com
http://outsourceyourbankruptcyfilings.com
http://www.t11va.com
http://reliable-vbs.com
http://rantz.biz
http://www.bankruptcyattorneyassistant.com
http://www.713petitions.com
http://www.randolph-associates.com
http://www.virtualbankruptcyservices.net
http://www.accri.org/index.html

Join the National Association of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants today:
https://www.713training.com/administrator/signup.php

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