lawyer not concerned about petition error

[Cali7]

My lawyer made an error when completing my petition so that on the expense page it lists $300 for home repairs and $0 for food. In reality, it should be the reverse. (I rent and don't spend much on home upkeep and I actually do eat each month). When I signed it, this error wasn't there, but he was going to make one change from when I reviewed it with him regarding something else. Somehow the numbers were switched between when I signed the petition and when I got my copy of the filed version.

He said this won't make a difference because the trustee only looks at the total. Is this true?

Or do I insist that he ammend it?

My 341 is 10/4.

[Genenco]

Insist he change it..He may know the trustee, but I'd tell him "Who's paying for this?"

[Minera]

Make sure he changes it, you never know what the trustee will look at.

[freshstarter]

At the 341, you will be under oath and the trustee will probably ask you if the schedules are correct.

[FloridaGirl]

Make him change it. I guarantee you this....if the trustee asks you about it, your attorney will not cop to making a mistake. He will probably just sit there and make you look stupid. Everything must be correct on your petition. This is your BK, this is your life. Don't let a silly error jeapordize your chance at a fresh start.

[Minnymouth]

Your attorney is right - Trustee is interested in all-over figure of expenses.....trustee will notice the food error - probably correct it with a notation and look for assets he can sell......
There are errors corrected on petitions all the time at the 341 meeting.

Minny

[HRx]

My lawyer made an error when completing my petition so that on the expense page it lists $300 for home repairs and $0 for food. In reality, it should be the reverse. (I rent and don't spend much on home upkeep and I actually do eat each month). When I signed it, this error wasn't there, but he was going to make one change from when I reviewed it with him regarding something else. Somehow the numbers were switched between when I signed the petition and when I got my copy of the filed version.

He said this won't make a difference because the trustee only looks at the total. Is this true?

Or do I insist that he ammend it?

My 341 is 10/4.

For the most part this his comment is true.............you should be fine though!

Good Luck!