March 6, 2006

 

New 341 Hearing Questions

 

New questions have been issued for use at 341 Hearings by trustees.  These questions include the following:

 

            State your name and address for the record.

 

            Please provide your picture ID and social security number card for review.

 

            Did you sign the petition, schedules, statements and related documents and is the signature your own?

 

            Are you personally familiar with the information contained in the petition, schedules, statements and related documents?

 

            To the best of your knowledge, is the information contained in your petition, schedules, statements and related documents true and correct?

 

            Are there any errors or omissions to bring to my, or the court’s, attention at this time?

 

            Are all of your assets identified on the schedules?

 

            Have you listed all of your creditors on the schedules?

 

            Have you previously filed bankruptcy?

 

            What is the address of your current employer?

 

            Is the copy of the tax return you provided a true copy of the most recent tax return you filed?

 

            Do you have a domestic support obligation?

 

            Have you read the Bankruptcy Information Sheet provided by the United States Trustee?

 

Domestic Support Obligations

 

A new form has been created to help trustees fulfill their responsibilities in cases with Domestic Support Obligations.  Click here to see the form. [DSO Questionnaire] Please complete this form and bring it with you to the 341 Hearing if your client has a DS).