{"id":2478,"date":"2018-07-17T20:03:51","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T20:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoenixfreshstartbankruptcy.com\/?p=2478"},"modified":"2022-04-29T08:55:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T08:55:27","slug":"341-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoenixfreshstartbankruptcy.com\/341-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a 341 meeting of creditors?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you wish to file for bankruptcy in Phoenix Arizona, it is important to learn everything about the process. Most people have never heard of a 341 meeting of creditors. Let\u2019s take a look at the bankruptcy process, how a 341 meeting of creditors works, and how it all can affect how you or your bankruptcy lawyer handle your case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bankruptcy_in_General\"><\/span><strong>Bankruptcy in General<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c791862790\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c791862790\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixfreshstartbankruptcy.com\/341-meeting\/#Bankruptcy_in_General\" title=\"Bankruptcy in General\">Bankruptcy in General<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixfreshstartbankruptcy.com\/341-meeting\/#341_meeting_of_creditors\" title=\"341 meeting of creditors\">341 meeting of creditors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixfreshstartbankruptcy.com\/341-meeting\/#Contact_Us_Today\" title=\"Contact Us Today\">Contact Us Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>In Phoenix, there are many different kinds of bankruptcy. Bankruptcy as a definition is a legal process that a business or individual may file for if they cannot pay their large sum of debts. Usually a bankruptcy case will only be considered if assets and income are far below the ability to pay off the debts. A Phoenix bankruptcy lawyer will often be able to help a person file for bankruptcy by meticulously going over their assets and income reports for the filing to check for errors. Errors on a bankruptcy file could lead to trouble, such as a fraud charge. If the court decides that a person or business qualifies for bankruptcy, their debts will be essentially wiped clean, although their credit will be affected by the bankruptcy for ten years or more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"341_meeting_of_creditors\"><\/span><strong>341 meeting of creditors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a bankruptcy trustee will be chosen from a panel to handle the case. The trustees job is to maximize the value of assets that creditors are seeking. They also are appointed to investigate evidence of fraud or transfer issues. A trustee could be thought of the \u2018prosecutor\u2019 and your bankruptcy lawyer as the \u2018defense attorney\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>A 341 meeting of creditors is a way for the trustee to ask the person filing for bankruptcy questions, under oath, about documents they proved for the case and other issues within the case.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the very specific name, creditors involved in a bankruptcy case almost never come to the 341 meeting of creditors and the meeting itself is usually very brief. We\u2019re talking five minutes brief. This is usually due to the simple nature of the questions a bankruptcy trustee will ask, which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you going to soon receive any money by an inheritance?<\/li>\n<li>Do you hold any personal injury claims?<\/li>\n<li>Do you owe any child support or spousal maintenance?<\/li>\n<li>Are there any creditors present here today?<\/li>\n<li>Have you read the documents filed for your bankruptcy case?<\/li>\n<li>Did you sign your bankruptcy documents?<\/li>\n<li>Do you solemnly swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?<\/li>\n<li>Have you read all the bankruptcy information provided to you?<\/li>\n<li>How long have you lived in the state of Arizona?<\/li>\n<li>Have you previously filed for bankruptcy, specifically in the last eight years?<\/li>\n<li>Did you list all of your creditors in these documents?<\/li>\n<li>Is the information listed in your documents accurate?<\/li>\n<li>Did you list all your assets in these documents?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the questions are finished, the trustee will ask questions that cater to the individual case at hand. Creditors, if they actually show up, are allowed to ask questions as well. Should you file for bankruptcy and attend a 341 meeting of creditors, you should have your bankruptcy attorney present with you as well. This will ensure that all questions are answered properly and accurately. After all questions have been asked and any issues with the bankruptcy filing have been assessed, the meeting is over. A 341 meeting of creditors may seem a little useless, but it serves as a way to be fair to creditors that will be negatively impacted by the bankruptcy filing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us_Today\"><\/span><strong>Contact Us Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether bankruptcy is the best defense method for dealing with debt or a foreclosure depends on your circumstances. A seasoned bankruptcy attorney helps you evaluate your debt relief options to help meet your goals, including protecting your home for as long as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Give <a href=\"https:\/\/phoenixfreshstartbankruptcy.com\">Phoenix Fresh Start Bankruptcy<\/a> Attorneys a call at 602-598-5075 to schedule a free consultation with one of our bankruptcy attorneys. If you have any other questions about bankruptcy, one of our attorneys will be more than happy to offer advice on your particular situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you wish to file for bankruptcy in Phoenix Arizona, it is important to learn everything about the process. Most people have never heard of a 341 meeting of creditors. Let\u2019s take a look at the bankruptcy process, how a 341 meeting of creditors works, and how it all can affect how you or your bankruptcy lawyer handle your case. Bankruptcy in General In Phoenix, there are many different kinds of bankruptcy. 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