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Chapter 7 Handbooks & Reference Materials

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DateSubjectOther Formats
Handbook for Chapter 7 Panel Trustees, Effective October 1, 2012
January 31, 2025Handbook for Chapter 7 Trustees, Effective October 1, 2012

[PDF - 1.20 MB]

[DOC - 190 KB]

March 15, 2022List of Changes (March 2022 and June 2022)[PDF - 238 KB]
October 15, 2021List of Changes (October 2021)

[PDF - 179 KB]

[DOC - 52 KB]

April 1, 2017List of Changes (April 2017)

[PDF - 41 KB]

[DOC - 51 KB]

September 8, 2016List of Changes (September 2016)

[PDF - 49 KB]

[DOC - 54 KB]

July 12, 2012Summary 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, 2017General Instructions for Interim Reports (TIRs)

[PDF - 20 KB]

[DOC - 28 KB]

July 12, 2012Instructions for Form 1 – Individual Estate Property Record and Report

[PDF - 37 KB]

[DOC - 35 KB]

July 12, 2012Instructions for Form 2 – Estate Cash Receipts and Disbursements Record

[PDF - 28 KB]

[DOC - 35 KB]

April 1, 2017Instructions for Form 3 – Summary Interim Asset Report

[PDF - 21 KB]

[DOC - 34 KB]

November 29, 2023Uniform Transaction Code List in Numerical Order (effective June 1, 2022)[PDF - 130 KB]
June 1, 2022Uniform Transaction Code List in Category Order (effective June 1, 2022)[PDF - 106 KB]
June 1, 2022Primary Uniform Transaction Code Reference Guide (effective June 1, 2022)[PDF - 561 KB]
June 1, 2022Summary of Major Changes to the Primary Uniform Transaction Code Reference Guide (effective June 1, 2022)[PDF - 142 KB]
June 1, 2022Summary of Major Changes to Frequently Asked Questions about Uniform Transaction Codes[PDF - 105 KB]
May 10, 2013Sample Chapter 7 Cases and Illustrative Forms 1, 2 and 3

[PDF - 329 KB]

[DOC - 565 KB]


July 12, 2012Section 341(a) Meeting of Creditors – Required Questions and Sample General Questions

[PDF - 25 KB]

[DOC - 30 KB]

July 12, 2012Guidelines 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, 2012Segregating Duties in a Small Trustee Operation

[PDF - 15 KB]

[DOC - 27 KB]

July 12, 2012Procedures for Suspension and Removal of Panel Trustees and Standing Trustees, 28 C.F.R 58.6[PDF - 88 KB]
July 12, 2012Notice of Voluntary Suspension

[PDF - 11 KB]

[DOC - 25 KB]

July 12, 2012Declaration Regarding Administration of Oath and Confirmation of Identify and Social Security Number

[PDF - 16 KB]

[DOC - 27 KB]

July 12, 2012Notice to United States Trustee of Debtor Identity Problem

[PDF - 38 KB]

[DOC - 27 KB]

March 15, 2022Chapter 7 Trustee Bank Account Review and Reconciliation Procedures[PDF - 116 KB]
July 12, 20122012 Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Interpreter Usage Form

[PDF - 16 KB]

[DOC - 42 KB]

September 8, 2016Business Interruption Plan Outline[DOC - 32 KB]
September 8, 2016Sample Chapter 7 Disaster Recovery Plan[DOC - 36 KB]
July 12, 2012Sample Rules of Behavior Governing Computer Use

[PDF - 16 KB]

[DOC - 24 KB]

October 15, 2021United States Trustee Program Chapter 7 Trustee Performance Review

[PDF - 193 KB]

[DOC - 54 KB]

July 1, 2015United States Trustee Program Chapter 7 Trustee Performance Review Instructions

[PDF - 74 KB]

[DOC - 29 KB]

July 30, 2013Chapter 7 IRS Refund Turnover Request Form

[PDF - 24 KB]

[DOC - 74 KB]

May 14, 2012Best Practices for Document Production Requests by Trustees in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases (May 14, 2012)[PDF - 169 KB]
February 13, 2023Fee Waiver Notice[PDF - 137 KB]
UST Field Examination Materials
October 1, 2012Internal Control Questionnaire

[PDF - 112 KB]

[DOC - 47 KB]

October 1, 2012Asset Administration Questionnaire

[PDF - 58 KB]

[DOC - 37 KB]

 Volume 2 of the UST Manual pertaining to Chapter 7 Case Administration 
   
Updated January 31, 2025