341 Meeting of Creditors

A meeting of creditors must be completed before a debtor’s chapter 13 plan will be confirmed. At the hearing, the trustee, or a representative of the trustee, will make inquiries into the income, expenses, assets, and debts, as well as the truthfulness of all filed documents. Creditors and representatives of creditors that attend the hearing will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the debtor. The hearing is open to the public.

Zoom Videoconference

All Meetings of Creditors will be held by videoconference only, unless otherwise noted.  Debtors, creditors, attorneys, and other parties in interest should plan to appear by video through the Trustee’s Zoom portal.  Telephonic appearances will only be permitted with the Trustee’s preapproval.  Please contact Connie Akers at least three business days prior to the meeting of creditors, describing your circumstances that justify a telephonic appearance.  Please refer to the notice you received for the date and time of the hearing.

Connection Information

Debtors will receive video connection instructions in the mail from the Trustee after their case is filed.  Debtors can also contact their attorney for this information.  Creditors and other parties in interest should contact Connie Akers for connection instructions.  

Required Documentation

Debtors must send the following information to their attorney prior to the Meeting of Creditors

    • A valid government issued photo I.D. (driver’s license, passport, military I.D., tribal I.D.).
    • Social Security number I.D. (Social Security card or W2).
    • Statements for all bank accounts showing balances on the bankruptcy filing date.
    • Most recent paystubs.
    • Domestic support obligation forms for those debtors that owe domestic support, even if current.
    • A business questionnaire, if self-employed (including LLC and Corporate business ownership).  LLC and corporate tax returns and bank statements covering the date of filing should also be submitted.
    • At least three days prior to the hearing, attorneys should upload the information through the Trustee’s secure document submission portal.

Questions regarding the 341 meeting of creditors should be directed to Connie Akers (Ext 304).

Penalty of Perjury

Debtors must answer all questions truthfully. A person who knowingly and fraudulently conceals assets or makes a false oath or statement under penalty of perjury in connection with a case under this title shall be subject to a fine, imprisonment, or both; and all information supplied by the debtor in connection with a case under this title is subject to examination by the Attorney General. Bankruptcy fraud is investigated by United States Department of Justice.