Local Rule LBR 9010-2: Power of Attorney; Guardians; Conservators

LBR 9010-2 Power of Attorney; Guardians; Conservators

(a) Commencement of a Bankruptcy Case. If a case is commenced on behalf of a debtor by a representative, e.g., an agent, attorney in fact, proxy, guardian, or conservator, the following procedural requirements shall be met to ensure that the petition was properly filed.

(1) A copy of the legal document under which the representative is acting must be filed with the petition. In the case of an agent, attorney in fact, or proxy, a power of attorney shall be filed with the court. In the case of a guardian or conservator, the court order appointing the guardian or conservator shall be filed with the court, along with any other orders describing or limiting the guardian's or conservator's authority to so act.

(2) The petition, schedules, statements, and other documents filed in the case shall be properly executed by the representative in a manner which reflects the representative capacity of such person. Both the debtor's and the representative's mailing addresses shall be filed with the court.

(b) Commencement of an Adversary Proceeding or Contested Matter or Filing of Papers. If any party commences a contested matter or an adversary proceeding, or files any papers by a representative, e.g., an agent, attorney in fact, proxy, guardian, or conservator, the procedural requirements set forth above must be satisfied.