Q: 341(a) Meeting of Creditors

A: Every meeting depends on the trustee and the case. Your lawyer should have prepared you for this same as if you were testifying at a trial.

A: A 341 meeting is a question-and-answer session with the trustee. Trustee has 30 days from the date of the 341 meeting to file an objection to exemptions. A trustee will not file a motion for the sale of non-exempt or exempt assets until after the 341 meeting is done. Further comma the trustee will probably discuss with you what type of assets there are that are non-exempt and what their value is and what you base the value on it will not be discussing whether or not the distribution will be done or how they would first have to request that proofs of claim be filed. You should be speaking with your lawyer about this.

A: It sounds like you are representing yourself in this Bankruptcy. The 341(a) hearing is called the "Meeting of the Creditors" but in reality few if any creditors ever come to these meetings. It is primarily answering a series of the Trustee's questions about your petition and what caused your financial hardship. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is not simply filling out forms. Trying to handle this matter yourself is not wise. You do not know the USBC, you do not know the local rules of Bankruptcy and if there was an adversary proceeding started against you, or an objection filed against your Bankruptcy, you would be like a deer in the headlights. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is with an in person consultation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney.