When a person files chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy they are required to attend one hearing in person. This hearing is generally held 4-6 weeks after the bankruptcy case is filed. Although the hearing is called a “bankruptcy meeting of creditors”, it is fairly rare for creditors to appear at these hearings.
For each Washington bankruptcy case a person known as a “Trustee” is appointed to oversee the case. The Trustee is the one that conducts the meeting of creditors. Their job is to verify a debtor’s photo ID and social security number. The trustee will also ask questions of the debtor under oath. This is to ensure that the bankruptcy paperwork that was filed is accurate to the best of the debtor’s knowledge.
One of our Vancouver Bankruptcy Attorneys will appear with you at the meeting of creditors. Our attorney will make sure you are fully prepared. They should be able to give you a good idea of what questions the trustee will ask.
Hearing locations: Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania and Wahkiakum (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13) are held at Vancouver Federal Building 500 W 12th, Second Floor Vancouver, WA 98660.
