341 Meeting
Three to seven weeks after you file, you attend the meeting of creditors, known as the 341 meeting. It is not a court hearing and no judge is present. The trustee confirms your identity, places you under oath and asks about your paperwork; creditors may attend but seldom do. Most meetings take only a few minutes, and many are now held by video.
Bankruptcy in Utah Means Going to Court?
By Andrew T. Curtis · December 2, 2016
Most people who file bankruptcy in Utah never stand before a judge. The meeting nearly every filer does attend is the 341 meeting, and it is far less formal than a court hearing.
The Role of a Trustee in a Bankruptcy Case
Every case is assigned a trustee who is neither your lawyer nor the judge. Here is what Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 trustees do, and how to make your 341 meeting go smoothly.
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