diff --git a/src/components/cases/bulk-convert-to-collections-dialog.tsx b/src/components/cases/bulk-convert-to-collections-dialog.tsx
index f1a89d6..91604c2 100644
--- a/src/components/cases/bulk-convert-to-collections-dialog.tsx
+++ b/src/components/cases/bulk-convert-to-collections-dialog.tsx
@@ -72,6 +72,9 @@ export function BulkConvertToCollectionsDialog({ open, onOpenChange, cases, onCr
   const [selected, setSelected] = useState<Set<string>>(new Set());
   const [includeEmpty, setIncludeEmpty] = useState(false);
   const [emptyName, setEmptyName] = useState("");
+  // When true (default), create ONE combined collection per case using the
+  // first selected contact on that case as the primary homeowner.
+  const [combine, setCombine] = useState(true);
 
   const { eligibleCases, skippedCases, clientId } = useMemo(() => {
     const counts = new Map<string, number>();