Chapter 7
$150
One-time payment for guided Chapter 7 document preparation.
- Voluntary Petition, Form B101
- Required Schedules A–J
- Statement of Financial Affairs
- Chapter 7 Means Test
- Court-formatted PDF export
Guided document preparation
Bankruptcy document preparation, clear and guided.
Move through the information behind your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 paperwork in a practical order, then review court-formatted PDFs before you print, sign, and file.
A manageable starting point
Turn a large packet into smaller, reviewable steps.
Bankruptcy paperwork asks for a detailed picture of your finances. When information is scattered across statements, bills, and records, it is easy to lose your place. Petition Pilot gives that work a clearer structure.
Work from your records
Use your own statements and documents as you answer plain-English prompts about income, expenses, property, debts, and financial history.
Keep your progress organized
Move through one subject at a time, pause when needed, and return to the information that still needs attention.
Review before filing
Review court-formatted PDFs before you print, sign, and file them with the bankruptcy court that serves your area.
Built for the paperwork, not legal decisions
What document preparation can help you do.
Preparing a bankruptcy filing often starts with the same practical challenge: turning everyday financial records into a complete, readable packet. A pay stub, account statement, collection notice, car title, lease, or medical bill may each answer a different question in the forms. Keeping those details together makes the review process more manageable.
Petition Pilot is designed to help you collect and organize the information behind the documents. The guided workflow covers the kinds of details commonly needed for the voluntary petition, schedules, statement of financial affairs, and means-test forms. Rather than trying to remember every category at once, you can work through the information in stages and revisit an answer as your records come together.
Bring the underlying records with you.
Your completed documents are only as reliable as the information you use to prepare them. Start by gathering current records for income, bank accounts, debts, property, regular expenses, and recent financial activity. If a statement is missing, make a note to find it instead of guessing. That approach gives you a clearer basis for reviewing names, dates, balances, and amounts before filing.
Petition Pilot does not replace the official instructions, local court procedures, or legal advice. It gives you a calmer way to prepare the paperwork, with your own records beside you. For official forms and court information, visit the Petition Pilot resources page.
Choose the path that fits your filing
Preparation for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Both paths use a guided approach to help you organize information and produce documents for your review. The right chapter is a legal decision, so get legal advice if you are unsure which option applies to you.
Chapter 13
$170
One-time payment for guided Chapter 13 document preparation.
- Voluntary Petition, Form B101
- Required Schedules A–J
- Statement of Financial Affairs
- Chapter 13 Means Test
- Payment Plan Calculator
A clearer way to begin
Work at a pace that leaves room to check your information.
It is common to have some records ready and others still on the way. You may know your monthly rent but need to request a recent account statement, or have a list of creditors but need to confirm an account number. Starting the organization process does not require every answer to be in front of you at once. A deliberate workflow lets you identify what you have, note what is missing, and return to those items when the records arrive.
That pace can be especially useful when your household income has changed, you have several kinds of debt, or you need to compare information across more than one account. Work from the most current information available, keep copies of the records you used, and give yourself enough time for a separate review pass. The purpose is not to rush through a form. It is to make the information easier to find and easier to check before you sign anything.
Keep the boundaries clear.
Some decisions in a bankruptcy filing require legal judgment. Petition Pilot does not choose exemptions, decide whether a debt is dischargeable, interpret local rules, or recommend a filing strategy. If a question turns on your rights, property, obligations, deadlines, or a choice between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, a licensed attorney is the right source for advice. Petition Pilot remains focused on helping you organize and prepare the documents you review and file yourself.
A practical review process
Give your documents a deliberate final pass.
Completing every prompt is a milestone, not the finish line. Before you file, set aside time to compare your completed documents with the statements and records you used.
Check the details
Compare names, addresses, dates, balances, account numbers, and income figures against the source documents in front of you.
Look for gaps
Review your debt, property, income, and expense information as a complete picture, then return to any answer that needs supporting records.
Use local instructions
Confirm filing steps, fees, and any local requirements with the bankruptcy court that serves your area before you rely on a general checklist.
Prefer to work with an attorney?
Request a consultation with an independent bankruptcy attorney about your filing options and representation.
Common questions
Bankruptcy document preparation FAQs.
What does bankruptcy document preparation include?
Petition Pilot guides you through the information used in core Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy documents, including the voluntary petition, schedules, statement of financial affairs, and means-test information. You can review the resulting court-formatted PDFs before you print, sign, and file them.
Does Petition Pilot provide legal advice?
No. Petition Pilot is document-preparation software, not a law firm. It does not tell you which chapter to file, how a law applies to your circumstances, or what legal strategy to use. A licensed attorney can advise you about those decisions.
Can Petition Pilot file my bankruptcy documents for me?
No. You are responsible for reviewing your documents, printing them, signing them, and filing them with the bankruptcy court that serves your area. Petition Pilot helps you prepare and organize the document packet.
What is the cost for document preparation?
Chapter 7 document preparation is a one-time payment of $150, and Chapter 13 document preparation is a one-time payment of $170. Court filing fees and required course fees are separate costs.
Ready to make the paperwork more manageable?
Start with the information you have, work through the details at your own pace, and review your documents before you file.