Q: Do I have to go to court for bankruptcy
A: If you are the debtor, you will have to attend the 341 meeting of creditors. The meeting will be conducted by the Trustee. In a chapter 13 you may have to attend the confirmation hearing of your plan.
Nick Curtis Thompson agrees with this answer
A: Yes you do have to go to at least one hearing. About 99% of my clients only have to go to one hearing the 341 hearing. The questions are very simple and you will be asked questions about the accuracy of your petition for about 5 minutes. The Trustee is looking for hidden assets, your ability to repay and whether or not you have transferred any assets to other persons before filing. The meeting is simple 99% of the time. In a Chapter 13 you plan will also need to be confirmed by the judge and if the trustee recommends confirmation that hearing which may be conducted on the same day will be short. If there are problems with the plan it may be continued.
A: Yes. You must attend the creditors meeting and possibly s confirmation hearing in s chapter 13.
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