What is the Statement of Intention in a Chapter 7?
A Statement of Intention is required to be filed in Chapter 7 cases. It is not required in Chapter 13 cases. The Statement of Intention is a form completed by the debtor that advises the court, the Trustee, and your creditors what you intend to do with your secured collateral such as your home or car. This document also applies to leases. It requires a the debtor to state (1) whether the property will be surrendered or retained, (2) whether it will be claimed as exempt, (3) whether the debtor intends to redeem the property, and (4) whether the debtor intends to reaffirm the debt secured by the property. It must be filed within thirty (30) days after the debtor files a petition under Chapter 7 or on or before the 341(a) Meeting of Creditors, whichever is earlier. The debtor must decide if he is (1) going to reaffirm the debt and retain the collateral and continue paying for it, (2) surrender the property, or (3) redeem the property. The statement must be served on the trustee and each c
