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The bankruptcy process
Meeting of creditors
The meeting required by section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code, where the trustee and others present question the debtor under oath about their finances. 1
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It is not a court hearing and no judge is present. A trustee runs it, and the debtor answers questions under oath about the bankruptcy paperwork, property, debts, income and expenses. Almost all of these meetings are now held by Zoom. 2
In Chapter 7 the meeting is held between 21 and 40 days after the petition is filed; in Chapter 13, between 21 and 50 days after filing. 3 4
Common questions
Is a judge at the meeting?
No. It is not a court hearing and no judge is present. 2
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