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Bankruptcy Petition Preparer
A nonlawyer who helps debtors complete their bankruptcy paperwork for a fee. Bankruptcy petition preparers may not give legal advice or represent people in court; instead, they act as a typing service, completing the required bankruptcy forms as directed by the debtor who hires them.
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