Ardelean & Dunne Help Client Get Fresh Start
Attorneys Ardelean and Dunne, you were very thorough and attentive to my case. I will definitely refer you to any friends and family if they expressed an interest to file bankruptcy. I feel very confident that this will give me a fresh start and I plan not to have to go through these extreme measures again.
– Cheryl (Novi)
Ardelean & Dunne Explains Bankruptcy in Terms You Can Understand
Everything was explained (and written) in terms I could understand. The entire process was painless and decreased the emotional impact of the bankruptcy. I was always reassured that they had done this many times before and their specialty was bankruptcy. They remained true to their word. Thank you, Brian Dunne and Michael Ardelean.
– Dee (Ypsilanti)
Ardelean & Dunne, PLLC Treats Clients as if They Are the Only Client
Class Act….From the very first meeting you are treated with compassion and respect. Treated as if you are THE ONLY client with follow-ups, appointment confirmations and friendly documentation reminders. THANK YOU for making this potentially awkward and embarrassing situation a breeze! Recommending you to everyone I know who is in dire need of a fantastic legal team!!! Thank you Ardelean & Dunne!!!
– Erika (Oakland Co.)
Another Happy Chapter 13 Client!
From the time we contacted Mr. Dunne in late December 2009 through the confirmation hearing in May 2010 both Mr. Ardelean and Mr. Dunne have been very considerate and thoughtful in their dealings with us. They explained all procedures in detail, as often as needed, for us to understand what was involved in filing for Chapter 13 and to protect our best interests. They made the process less painful and allowed us to maintain our dignity and reduce our stress level.
– James & Kathleen (Clinton Township)
Ardelean & Dunne, PLLC Practices with Kindness and Professionalism
I appreciated the comfort I received. The professionalism was executed with firm resolve. I felt confident in proceeding with my decision. I would strongly recommend this firm to anyone who has the unfortunate need to file bankruptcy because the care taken in your case will be done with kindness and professionalism.
– Joyce (Melvindale)
Notice re Chapter 13 Tax Refunds
Prior to January 20, 2010 confirmation orders from the bankruptcy court that required turnover of a debtor’s tax refunds to the Trustee, needed a provision ordering the IRS to pay those refunds directly to the Trustee.
On January 20, 2010, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan entered an order that prohibited the enforcement of such provisions. United States v. Carroll , __ B.R.__, 2010 WL 338040 (E.D.Mich. 2010).
Notice has been given that in cases in which an order confirming the plan has not yet been entered and in which the debtor’s plan provides for the payment of tax refunds to the trustee, the debtor shall sign, as requested by the trustee, (1) any appropriate IRS forms that authorize the IRS to forward the debtor’s tax refunds directly to the trustee, whether by check or direct deposit, and, (2) any appropriate form that will authorize the trustee to endorse, negotiate and deposit the debtor’s tax refund check for the debtor’s chapter 13 account.
You can read the court’s full notice here.
Order Regarding Allowable Bankruptcy Petition Preparation Fee
Section 110 of the Bankruptcy Code outlines the disallowance and turnover of any fee deemed to be excessive of the value of services rendered by a preparer of a petition for bankruptcy.
In an effort to provide prospective debtors and preparers of petitions information on what would be an excessive fee, this district’s bankruptcy judges have entered an Administrative Order, pursuant to Sections 105 and 110 of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Order sets forth a presumptive maximum allowable fee. The presumptive maximum allowable fee for a bankruptcy petition preparation is $100. A bankruptcy petition preparer may file a motion seeking fes greater than the $100 allowable fee.