Local Rule 1009-1: Amendment of Schedules and Matrix

Rule 1009-1 Amendment of Schedules and Matrix

(a) Schedule of Debts.

(1) Requirements for Amendment. Amended schedules must be accompanied by: [A] an amended A Summary of Your Assets and Liabilities and Certain Statistical Information (Official Form 106 Summary); [B] a Declaration About an Individual Debtor's Schedules (Official Form 106 Declaration); and [C] the statutory filing fee, if required. [D] If the amended schedules include additional creditors or equity security holders (i.e., amendments to schedules D and E/F), an amended Matrix complying with paragraph (c) below must also be filed.

(2) Notice. [A] Notice of the amendment(s) must be given to: (i) any creditor or equity security holder added; (ii) the trustee; (iii) any other entity(ies) affected by the amendment(s); and (iv) the United States trustee. [B] In addition to the notice required by1, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the amending party must mail a copy of the notice issued by the court under Rule 2003, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure to all creditors or equity security holders added by the amendment.

(b) Schedule of Property Claimed as Exempt. Upon filing, copies of any amendment of Schedule of Property Claimed as Exempt must be: (1) transmitted to the United States trustee; and (2) served on— [A] the trustee; [B] any entity(ies) holding or claiming an interest in the property; and [C] any attorney or party who has filed an appearance or demand for notice.

(c) Amendments to the Matrix.

(1) All amendments to the Matrix (additions and deletions) must include: [A] the Verification of Creditor Matrix (AK LBF 40); and [B] a revised Matrix reflecting the additions or deletions.

(i) Additions and deletions to and from the Matrix should be reflected by a statement requesting the addition or removal of the names and addresses to be added or deleted, followed by a list of those names and addresses.

(2) The amended Matrix must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.

(3) An entirely new Matrix may not be substituted for an existing Matrix unless approved by the Clerk or the court.

(4) The party amending the Matrix must give notice as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.