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Region 2 : Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions:
Chapter 7 Questions:
341 Meeting Questions:
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Q: How can I obtain a copy of the U.S. Trustee's Statement or Objection to an Application for compensation?

A: A copy may be obtained from the Bankruptcy Court Pacer website at https://ecf.nywb.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl or contact the U.S. Trustee's Office by calling 716-551-5541.

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Q: Where do I get information regarding my bankruptcy?

A: The Bankruptcy Court Pacer website at https://ecf.nywb.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl.

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Q: What is a discharge?

A: Please review Bankruptcy Basics at http://www.uscourts.gov/FederalCourts/Bankruptcy/BankruptcyBasics.aspx

Chapter 7 Questions:

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Q: How can I obtain a copy of a Chapter 7 Trustee Final Report?

A: A copy may be obtained from the Bankruptcy Court Pacer website at https://ecf.nywb.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl or contact the U.S. Trustee's Office by calling 716-551-5541.

341 Meeting Questions:

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Q: What do I bring to a section 341 meeting?

A: Pursuant to Standing Order of 4/9/01, debtors under Chapter 7, Chapter 12, or Chapter 13 must produce the following:

  1. Titles to all motor vehicles, boats and other vessels, motorcycles, trailers, and mobile homes which were manufactured in the last ten years;
  2. Proof of balances due on mortgages;
  3. Federal tax returns for the two prior years;
  4. Any and all real estate appraisals and/or market analyses or opinions of value issued in the last two years.
  5. In addition, debtors must bring photographic identification and their social security cards or other proof of their social security number.

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Q: What to do in times of inclement weather?

A: You can obtain information on the court's site at Western District of New York.

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Q: How do I obtain a copy of the section 341 meeting recording?

A: Call the Office of the United States Trustee at 716-551-5541.

Updated August 25, 2023