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"WE ARE A DEBT RELIEF AGENCY!  We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code."
Compare our prices for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

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How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, By Attorneys Stephen R. Elias, Albin Renauer & Robin Leonard, Nolo Press
How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (Kits)

List Price: $39.99
Our Price: $25.99

 

The Personal Bankruptcy Toolkit
The Personal Bankruptcy Toolkit - The Ultimate Guide to filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Kit

List Price: $29.95
Our Price:$21.95

 

Did You Know?

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy gives the debtor a "fresh start."

by Bankruptcy Basics

Did You Know?

“A chapter 13 bankruptcy is also called a wage earner's plan. It enables individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts.”

by Bankruptcy Basics

Did You Know?

Filing Fees:
Chapter 7: $299
Chapter 13: $274
The courts only except cashier checks or money orders made payable to "The United States Bankruptcy Court".

by Bankruptcy Basics

Did You Know?

Average Cost for an Attorney:
Chapter 7: $950.00 - $1,400.00
Chapter 13: $1,800.00 - $2,400.00

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“Las Vegas posted the nation’s highest metro foreclosure rate, with 5.13 percent (one in 20) of its housing units receiving a foreclosure filing during the quarter — nearly seven times the national average. A total of 40,408 Las Vegas properties received a foreclosure filing during the quarter, an increase of nearly 9 percent from the previous quarter and an increase of nearly 54 percent from the third quarter of 2008.”

by RealtyTrac

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“Nevada, Arizona, California & Florida post highest foreclosure rates”

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charge the same filing fees.
Chapter 7: $299
Chapter 13: $274
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - Paralegal Option

Whether you decide to use our online service or office service, you will still need to complete the questionnaire prior to us completing your documents.  Download our questionnaire, complete and return it in advance of your scheduled appointment and we will have your documents ready for you to sign when you come in. If you do this, you will receive the online service price of $195.00 or if you qualify for the military discount, your price would be $149.50.  You may return it to us by email, fax, mail, or drop the completed questionnaire at our office prior to your scheduled appointment allowing us to review it and complete your documents. The questionnaire download link can be found on our Online Chapter 7 Bankruptcy web page.


You will find more information regarding the process of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy by visiting our Online Chapter 7 Bankruptcy web page.
Our website is a low cost paralegal reference center for anyone who does not need an attorney for his or her particular situation.  We prepare Chapter 7 Bankruptcies for most districts.  Visit us online to have us complete your bankruptcy or visit us at our Federal Way, Washington or Tacoma, Washington office.  Renton office is coming soon and will be available for full bankruptcy services.  We also offer Chapter 7 and 13 Emergency Petitions prepared by Attorney Thomas Prediletto for Washington State.
Live chat by Do It Yourself Documents… Our website is a low cost paralegal reference center for anyone who does not need an attorney for his or her particular situation.  We prepare Divorce (Dissolution), Legal Separation, and Annulments (Petition for Invalidity) for all Washington State Counties.  Visit us online to have us complete your Washington State Divorce, Legal Separation or Annulment or visit us at our Federal Way, Washington or Tacoma, Washington office.  Renton, Washington office is coming soon and will be available for full Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment services.  The majority of our customers file their divorce, legal separation or annulment in Lincoln County, Washington to avoid a court appearance and parenting classes as required by all other Washington State counties.
Military (active, retired, or discharged) can receive this service for $220.00 as well as 50% off list price of other products and services by Do It Yourself Documents. 

To learn more see, discounts.

We are paralegals and cannot help or advise you with the selecting of exemptions to protect your assets.  If you do not believe you will be able to do this, you should choose the attorney option.

View a bankruptcy timeline/checklist.

 List Price: $299.00
Our Price:  $275.50

Does not include court filing fees.
Filing fees can be paid in monthly payments over a 120-day period.

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Chapter 7 Emergency Bankruptcy - Paralegal Option

Emergency Bankruptcy Petition is only a select few of the documents that are filed with the court allowing you fifteen days to submit the balance of the documents or your case will be dismissed.

We will credit you $50.00 towards our full service bankruptcy fee if you have us complete your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.
Our website is a low cost paralegal reference center for anyone who does not need an attorney for his or her particular situation.  We prepare Chapter 7 Bankruptcies for most districts.  Visit us online to have us complete your bankruptcy or visit us at our Federal Way, Washington or Tacoma, Washington office.  Renton office is coming soon and will be available for full bankruptcy services.  We also offer Chapter 7 and 13 Emergency Petitions prepared by Attorney Thomas Prediletto for Washington State.
Live chat by Do It Yourself Documents… Our website is a low cost paralegal reference center for anyone who does not need an attorney for his or her particular situation.  We prepare Divorce (Dissolution), Legal Separation, and Annulments (Petition for Invalidity) for all Washington State Counties.  Visit us online to have us complete your Washington State Divorce, Legal Separation or Annulment or visit us at our Federal Way, Washington or Tacoma, Washington office.  Renton, Washington office is coming soon and will be available for full Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment services.  The majority of our customers file their divorce, legal separation or annulment in Lincoln County, Washington to avoid a court appearance and parenting classes as required by all other Washington State counties.

Does not include court filing fees.

Filing fees can be paid in monthly installments over a
120-day period from day of filing.

To learn more visit our Online Emergency Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Petition Service webpage.

Information you will need to bring to our office:

  • Debtor's Legal Name
  • Debtor's Social Security Number
  • Debtor's Residential and Mailing Address
  • Name and address of creditor you are preventing from legal action
    • account number
    • amount owed
  • You must have completed credit counseling
 

List Price: $199.00
Our Price:  $125.00

Credit-Counseling and Filing

As per the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005, you are required to complete a counseling session with an approved credit-counseling agency prior to filing.  This is mandatory whether you file a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.  You may use any approved credit-counseling agency. 

We recommend using In Charge Education Foundation (866) 729-0049 who will complete the entire counseling process in two sessions over the phone or online; however, if you find it difficult to get through to them use the link below to find an approved credit-counseling agency in your area.  You will receive a certificate of completion after your first session with counseling agency.  The second session is a "test" and for completing it, you will receive an "Educational" Certificate of Completion.  The first certificate is filed at the same time as your Petition and the second one filed anytime after you file the Petition with the court and receive a case number.

List of Credit Counseling Agencies Approved Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 111

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - Attorney Option

Our website is a low cost paralegal reference center for anyone who does not need an attorney for his or her particular situation.  We prepare Chapter 7 Bankruptcies for most districts.  Visit us online to have us complete your bankruptcy or visit us at our Federal Way, Washington or Tacoma, Washington office.  Renton office is coming soon and will be available for full bankruptcy services.  We also offer Chapter 7 and 13 Emergency Petitions prepared by Attorney Thomas Prediletto for Washington State.
Live chat by Do It Yourself Documents… Our website is a low cost paralegal reference center for anyone who does not need an attorney for his or her particular situation.  We prepare Divorce (Dissolution), Legal Separation, and Annulments (Petition for Invalidity) for all Washington State Counties.  Visit us online to have us complete your Washington State Divorce, Legal Separation or Annulment or visit us at our Federal Way, Washington or Tacoma, Washington office.  Renton, Washington office is coming soon and will be available for full Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment services.  The majority of our customers file their divorce, legal separation or annulment in Lincoln County, Washington to avoid a court appearance and parenting classes as required by all other Washington State counties.

Does not include court filing fees.

Filing fees can be paid in monthly installments over a
120-day period from day of filing.

We also offer Chapter 7 Bankruptcies prepared by Attorney, Thomas Prediletto for Washington State.

Limited Representation - $350.00.
This option shall be on a limited representation basis, which includes legal counseling, preparing your petition and filing your petition for you. This option does not include going to your hearing with you. Select the option below if you feel you need an attorney at your hearing.

Full Representation - $850.00.
This option shall include legal counseling, preparing your petition, filing your petition, and having the attorney attend your hearing.

Regardless which option you choose download the questionnaire form our Online Chapter 7 Bankruptcy webpage and complete as much of it as possible and bring it to your appointment.

You may opt for this option by calling (253) 946-7791.
You may use this option as a online service and return the questionnaire via email, fax or by mail.  (Washington State Only).

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Chapter 7 Emergency Bankruptcy - Attorney Option

Our website is a low cost paralegal reference center for anyone who does not need an attorney for his or her particular situation.  We prepare Chapter 7 Bankruptcies for most districts.  Visit us online to have us complete your bankruptcy or visit us at our Federal Way, Washington or Tacoma, Washington office.  Renton office is coming soon and will be available for full bankruptcy services.  We also offer Chapter 7 and 13 Emergency Petitions prepared by Attorney Thomas Prediletto for Washington State.
Live chat by Do It Yourself Documents… Our website is a low cost paralegal reference center for anyone who does not need an attorney for his or her particular situation.  We prepare Divorce (Dissolution), Legal Separation, and Annulments (Petition for Invalidity) for all Washington State Counties.  Visit us online to have us complete your Washington State Divorce, Legal Separation or Annulment or visit us at our Federal Way, Washington or Tacoma, Washington office.  Renton, Washington office is coming soon and will be available for full Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment services.  The majority of our customers file their divorce, legal separation or annulment in Lincoln County, Washington to avoid a court appearance and parenting classes as required by all other Washington State counties.
We also offer Chapter 7 Emergency Bankruptcies  prepared by Attorney, Thomas Prediletto for Washington State. This is used to stop wage garnishments. This is not a full bankruptcy instead a partial filing allowing you to file the balance of the documents within 15 days of filing or your case will be dismissed.

The price is $250.00 for this option.  This will be on a limited representation basis and includes e-filing your petition for you.  If you continue with your bankruptcy you will be credited $125.00 towards Attorney Thomas Prediletto's full service Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

Does not include court filing fees.

Filing fees can be paid in monthly installments over a
120-day period from day of filing.

You may opt for this option by calling (253) 946-7791.

Information you will need to supply:

  • Debtor's Legal Name
  • Debtor's Social Security Number
  • Debtor's Residential and Mailing Address
  • Name and address of creditor you are preventing from legal action
    • account number
    • amount owed
  • You must have completed credit counseling

As per the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005, you are required to complete a counseling session with an approved credit-counseling agency prior to filing.  This is mandatory whether you file a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.  You may use any approved credit-counseling agency. 

We recommend using In Charge Education Foundation (866) 729-0049 who will complete the entire counseling process in two sessions over the phone or online; however, if you find it difficult to get through to them use the link below to find an approved credit-counseling agency in your area.  You will receive a certificate of completion after your first session with counseling agency.  The second session is a "test" and for completing it, you will receive an "Educational" Certificate of Completion.  The first certificate is filed at the same time as your Petition and the second one filed anytime after you file the Petition with the court and receive a case number.

List of Credit Counseling Agencies Approved Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 111

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy - Attorney Option

Our website is a low cost paralegal reference center for anyone who does not need an attorney for his or her particular situation.  We prepare Chapter 7 Bankruptcies for most districts.  Visit us online to have us complete your bankruptcy or visit us at our Federal Way, Washington or Tacoma, Washington office.  Renton office is coming soon and will be available for full bankruptcy services.  We also offer Chapter 7 and 13 Emergency Petitions prepared by Attorney Thomas Prediletto for Washington State.
Live chat by Do It Yourself Documents… Our website is a low cost paralegal reference center for anyone who does not need an attorney for his or her particular situation.  We prepare Divorce (Dissolution), Legal Separation, and Annulments (Petition for Invalidity) for all Washington State Counties.  Visit us online to have us complete your Washington State Divorce, Legal Separation or Annulment or visit us at our Federal Way, Washington or Tacoma, Washington office.  Renton, Washington office is coming soon and will be available for full Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment services.  The majority of our customers file their divorce, legal separation or annulment in Lincoln County, Washington to avoid a court appearance and parenting classes as required by all other Washington State counties.

Does not include court filing fees.

Filing fees can be paid in monthly installments over a
120-day period from day of filing.

We also offer Chapter 13 Bankruptcies prepared by Attorney, Thomas Prediletto for Washington State.

Chapter 13: $1,000
This option shall include legal counseling, preparing your petition, filing your petition, and having the attorney attend your hearing.

For either option download the questionnaire form our Online Chapter 7 Bankruptcy webpage and complete as much of it as possible and bring it to your appointment.

You may opt for this option by calling (253) 946-7791.
You may use this option as an online service and return the questionnaire via email, fax or by mail.  (Washington State Only).

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Chapter 13 Emergency Bankruptcy - Attorney Option

Our website is a low cost paralegal reference center for anyone who does not need an attorney for his or her particular situation.  We prepare Chapter 7 Bankruptcies for most districts.  Visit us online to have us complete your bankruptcy or visit us at our Federal Way, Washington or Tacoma, Washington office.  Renton office is coming soon and will be available for full bankruptcy services.  We also offer Chapter 7 and 13 Emergency Petitions prepared by Attorney Thomas Prediletto for Washington State.
Live chat by Do It Yourself Documents… Our website is a low cost paralegal reference center for anyone who does not need an attorney for his or her particular situation.  We prepare Divorce (Dissolution), Legal Separation, and Annulments (Petition for Invalidity) for all Washington State Counties.  Visit us online to have us complete your Washington State Divorce, Legal Separation or Annulment or visit us at our Federal Way, Washington or Tacoma, Washington office.  Renton, Washington office is coming soon and will be available for full Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment services.  The majority of our customers file their divorce, legal separation or annulment in Lincoln County, Washington to avoid a court appearance and parenting classes as required by all other Washington State counties.
We also offer Chapter 13 Emergency Bankruptcies prepared by Attorney, Thomas Prediletto for Washington State. This is used to stop a home foreclosure. This is not a full bankruptcy; instead, a partial filing allowing you to file the balance of the documents within 15 days of filing or your case will be dismissed.

The price is $250.00 for this option.  This will be on a limited representation basis and includes e-filing your petition for you.   If you continue with your bankruptcy, you will be credited $125.00 towards Attorney Thomas Prediletto's full service Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

Does not include court filing fees.

Filing fees can be paid in monthly installments over a
120-day period from day of filing.

You may opt for this option by calling (253) 946-7791.

Information you will need to supply:

  • Debtor's Legal Name
  • Debtor's Social Security Number
  • Debtor's Residential and Mailing Address
  • Name and address of creditor you are preventing from legal action
    • account number
    • amount owed
  • You must have completed credit counseling

As per the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005, you are required to complete a counseling session with an approved credit-counseling agency prior to filing.  This is mandatory whether you file a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.  You may use any approved credit-counseling agency. 

We recommend using In Charge Education Foundation (866) 729-0049 who will complete the entire counseling process in two sessions over the phone or online; however, if you find it difficult to get through to them use the link below to find an approved credit-counseling agency in your area.  You will receive a certificate of completion after your first session with counseling agency.  The second session is a "test" and for completing it, you will receive an "Educational" Certificate of Completion.  The first certificate is filed at the same time as your Petition and the second one filed anytime after you file the Petition with the court and receive a case number.

List of Credit Counseling Agencies Approved Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 111

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In-store products  

Forms (Purchased in store)
List Price: $8.50 +
Our Price:  $4.00 +

We charge $25.00 if help is required to fill out a form, notary included with this service fee if required.  Otherwise, $8.00 for notary for any form purchased from us.

Books, Kits & Software (Purchased in store)
Most books & kits are normally listed below list price. 
If not ask for a 10% discount.

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Notary Services

In-store notarizing is available at our Federal Way and Tacoma offices. We charge $10.00 a signature. We do not charge for notarizing a Last Will & Testament if you donate three non-perishable items of food.  All donations benefit Northwest Harvest. We do not supply your witnesses as is required for a Last Will & Testament; please bring them with you. If you purchase a service that requires a notary, one shall be provided at no additional cost at our Federal Way, Renton, Tacoma offices. Presently, our Renton office does not do walk-in notaries. View our mobile notary fees!

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Mission Statement

Download a list of available in-office and online services... Download a complete list of paralegal services offered by Do It Yourself Documents in Microsoft Word or Adobe Reader.

At Do It Yourself Documents, our goal is to be a complete one-stop independent paralegal resource center for all your needs, whether it is an annulment, divorce, bankruptcy, business formation, custody, estate planning, legal separation, Parenting, probate, real estate, landlord-tenant, or any other matter that does not require the hiring of an attorney.

At Do It Yourself Documents, we have always been dedicated to offering the best forms, books and kits on the market at the lowest price possible. Do It Yourself Documents carries the top name brands from all of the leading publishers nationally, regionally, and state-by-state. Do It Yourself Documents offers online services for Washington State divorce, legal separation, and annulment and plan to add the other states soon. We also offer nationwide online services for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy & Chapter 7 Emergency Bankruptcy. So browse our website or visit us at our store/office in Federal Way or office's in Renton or Tacoma, Washington to see our endless list of discounted products and services we offer and see if we are not the one-stop paralegal resource center for you!

Office Services

Federal Way, Washington - Office/Store
Renton, Washington - Office
Tacoma, Washington - Office

  • Amendments to Chapter 7
  • Amendments to Chapter 13
  • Annulment
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 13
  • Basic Estate Planning
  • Business Formation
  • Custody
  • Divorce (Dissolution)
  • Document Assistance
  • Emergency Bankruptcy Petition Chapter 7
  • Emergency Bankruptcy Petition Chapter 13
  • Estate Planning (Attorney Reviewed)
  • Legal Separation
  • Living Will
  • Modification of Child Custody
  • Modification of Child Support
  • Modification of Parenting
  • Notary Services
  • Parentage
  • Power of Attorney
  • Quitclaim Deed
  • Trust
  • Will
ONLINE CHAT

Chat Hours
Monday - Saturday
10 am - 9 pm PST
Sunday
11 am - 6 pm PST

OFFICE HOURS

Federal Way, WA
The Commons Mall
Monday - Saturday
10 am - 9 pm
Sunday
11 am - 6 pm

Notary On Staff
Mobile Notary Rates

Renton, WA
Renton Highlands
By appointment only!
To schedule please call (425) 226-2457.
Hours are flexible.


Tacoma, WA

Freighthouse Square
Monday - Saturday
10 am - 7 pm
Sunday
12 pm - 5 pm

Notary On Staff
Mobile Notary Rates

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TESTIMONIALS

Excellent! Thank you so much for you and your company’s efforts. You have made this as smooth of a process as I could possibly imagine — very appreciated.

Jefferson B.
Seattle, WA

Thank you for your assistance Amy; this was a very smooth process.  I will be sure to refer others to your business.  Best wishes for the holidays.

Lia S.
Cathlamet, WA

It is filed!  Thanks once again for your help. That was the best $250 I ever spent!

Mary O.
Spokane, WA

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Foreclosure Survival Guide, Keep your House or Walk Away With Money In Your Pocket, By Attorney Stephen R. Elias
Foreclosure Survival Guide

List Price $21.99
Our Price: $13.99

Did You Know?

Do It Yourself Documents offers specials and discounts that change weekly!

Did You Know?

Do It Yourself Documents carries state-specific items for all 50 states and DC.

Did You Know?

Sixty percent of bankruptcies and seventy-five percent of divorces in California are done without lawyers!

Did You Know?

Read what Consumer Affairs has to say about legal kits.

Did You Know?

“Other metro areas in the top 10 were the California cities of Stockton (3.53 percent), Modesto (3.39 percent), Riverside-San Bernardino (3.37 percent), Bakersfield (2.88 percent), and Vallejo-Fairfield (2.85 percent), along with the Reno-Sparks metro area in Nevada (2.67 percent) and the Florida metro areas of Port St. Lucie (2.63 percent) and Orlando-Kissimmee (2.57 percent).”

by RealtyTrac

Did You Know?

“Among the top 50 metro foreclosure rates, the three biggest year-over-year increases were in Boise City-Nampa, Idaho, and Provo-Orem and Salt Lake City in Utah. In several states the largest increases were posted in cities not previously a focal point for foreclosure activity. The Chico metro area posted the biggest year-over-year increase in California, with foreclosure activity up 98 percent from the third quarter of 2008. The medium-sized metro about 100 miles north of Sacramento had a 12.8 percent unemployment rate in August, above the state and national averages.”

by RealtyTrac

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Compare Our Prices:
Bankruptcy Chapter 7
Do It Yourself Documents, LLC, doityourselfdocuments.com (Federal Way, Renton, & Tacoma, Washington) $195.00
Attorney Thomas A. Prediletto (Federal Way, Renton, & Tacoma, Washington) (253) 946-7791 $350.00**
Legal Zoom, LegalZoom.com (Los Angeles, California ) - Attorney Representation $699.00 - $1,399.00
We The People, wethepeoplelaw.com (Lakewood, Washington) $495.00
Affordable Documents,  affordabledocuments.com (Renton, Washington) $199.00
Complete Case, completecase.com  (Seattle, Washington) na
Bankruptcy Chapter 13
Do It Yourself Documents, LLC, doityourselfdocuments.com (Federal Way, Renton, & Tacoma, Washington) na
Attorney Thomas A. Prediletto (Federal Way, Renton, & Tacoma, Washington) (253) 946-7791 $1,000.00
Legal Zoom, LegalZoom.com (Los Angeles, California ) unknown
We The People, wethepeoplelaw.com (Lakewood, Washington) unknown
Affordable Documents,  affordabledocuments.com (Renton, Washington) na
Complete Case, completecase.com  (Seattle, Washington) na
** $350.00 for a chapter 7, limited representation.

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