Chapter 7 Handbooks & Reference Materials

Documents
Date	Subject	Other Formats
Handbook for Chapter 7 Panel Trustees, Effective October 1, 2012
January 23, 2026	Handbook for Chapter 7 Trustees, Effective October 1, 2012	[PDF - 1.27 MB] [DOC - 198 KB]
March 15, 2022	List of Changes (March 2022 and June 2022)	[PDF - 238 KB]
October 15, 2021	List of Changes (October 2021)	[PDF - 179 KB] [DOC - 52 KB]
April 1, 2017	List of Changes (April 2017)	[PDF - 41 KB] [DOC - 51 KB]
September 8, 2016	List of Changes (September 2016)	[PDF - 49 KB] [DOC - 54 KB]
July 12, 2012	Summary of Major Changes (October 2012)	[PDF - 26 KB] [DOC - 24 KB]
Handbook for Chapter 7 Panel Trustees – Supplementary Materials, Effective October 1, 2012
Chapter 7 Forms and Instructions
April 1, 2017	General Instructions for Interim Reports (TIRs)	[PDF - 20 KB] [DOC - 28 KB]
July 12, 2012	Instructions for Form 1 – Individual Estate Property Record and Report	[PDF - 37 KB] [DOC - 35 KB]
July 12, 2012	Instructions for Form 2 – Estate Cash Receipts and Disbursements Record	[PDF - 28 KB] [DOC - 35 KB]
April 1, 2017	Instructions for Form 3 – Summary Interim Asset Report	[PDF - 21 KB] [DOC - 34 KB]
November 29, 2023	Uniform Transaction Code List in Numerical Order (effective June 1, 2022)	[PDF - 130 KB]
June 1, 2022	Uniform Transaction Code List in Category Order (effective June 1, 2022)	[PDF - 106 KB]
June 1, 2022	Primary Uniform Transaction Code Reference Guide (effective June 1, 2022)	[PDF - 561 KB]
June 1, 2022	Summary of Major Changes to the Primary Uniform Transaction Code Reference Guide (effective June 1, 2022)	[PDF - 142 KB]
June 1, 2022	Summary of Major Changes to Frequently Asked Questions about Uniform Transaction Codes	[PDF - 105 KB]
May 10, 2013	Sample Chapter 7 Cases and Illustrative Forms 1, 2 and 3	[PDF - 329 KB] [DOC - 565 KB]

July 12, 2012	Section 341(a) Meeting of Creditors – Required Questions and Sample General Questions	[PDF - 25 KB] [DOC - 30 KB]
July 12, 2012	Guidelines for Reviewing Applications for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Filed Under 11 U.S.C. § 330 (“Fee Guidelines”)	[PDF - 54 KB] [DOC - 68KB]
July 12, 2012	Segregating Duties in a Small Trustee Operation	[PDF - 15 KB] [DOC - 27 KB]
July 12, 2012	Procedures for Suspension and Removal of Panel Trustees and Standing Trustees, 28 C.F.R 58.6	[PDF - 88 KB]
July 12, 2012	Notice of Voluntary Suspension	[PDF - 11 KB] [DOC - 25 KB]
July 12, 2012	Declaration Regarding Administration of Oath and Confirmation of Identify and Social Security Number	[PDF - 16 KB] [DOC - 27 KB]
July 12, 2012	Notice to United States Trustee of Debtor Identity Problem	[PDF - 38 KB] [DOC - 27 KB]
March 15, 2022	Chapter 7 Trustee Bank Account Review and Reconciliation Procedures	[PDF - 116 KB]
July 12, 2012	2012 Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Interpreter Usage Form	[PDF - 16 KB] [DOC - 42 KB]
September 8, 2016	Business Interruption Plan Outline	[DOC - 32 KB]
September 8, 2016	Sample Chapter 7 Disaster Recovery Plan	[DOC - 36 KB]
July 12, 2012	Sample Rules of Behavior Governing Computer Use	[PDF - 16 KB] [DOC - 24 KB]
October 15, 2021	United States Trustee Program Chapter 7 Trustee Performance Review	[PDF - 193 KB] [DOC - 54 KB]
July 1, 2015	United States Trustee Program Chapter 7 Trustee Performance Review Instructions	[PDF - 74 KB] [DOC - 29 KB]
July 30, 2013	Chapter 7 IRS Refund Turnover Request Form	[PDF - 24 KB] [DOC - 74 KB]
May 14, 2012	Best Practices for Document Production Requests by Trustees in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases (May 14, 2012)	[PDF - 169 KB]
February 13, 2023	Fee Waiver Notice	[PDF - 137 KB]
UST Field Examination Materials
October 1, 2012	Internal Control Questionnaire	[PDF - 112 KB] [DOC - 47 KB]
October 1, 2012	Asset Administration Questionnaire	[PDF - 58 KB] [DOC - 37 KB]
	Volume 2 of the UST Manual pertaining to Chapter 7 Case Administration

Updated February 2, 2026