US Trustee

[CCareEvil]

I understand that a US Trustee can object to a bankruptcy. When is the timeframe this would happen? Is it after the objection deadline but before actual discharge? At what time does the federal trustee look at the case? Thanks.

[davidb81]

I think you will probably know at the 341 if the trustee is going to object to something but I think they have 30 days after the 341 to file an objection. Technically they can re open your case up to a year after you file but that would be highly unlikely. Good luck!!!

[edwards2]

I beg to differ. The U.S. Trustee can object anytime during the 60 day period after your 341. We were under the same impression until 1 day before our discharge date the trustee filed a motion to extend time on our case. We have had to produce yet even more documentation like bank statements from 2 years out instead of 3 months. To be fair we were unable to provide everything she asked for the first time so she has asked for even more information. We delivered the documents to our lawyer's office; he has to have them to her by July 29. We are also scheduled to meet with her on August 3 for a deposition. Again to be fair to the trustee(and i hate doing that at this point) we have extreme circumstances that lead us to filing BK. She will be aware of our circumstances when she receives our paperwork. It is disheartening however, to have to jump through hoops when we dont have assets and we have very little, if any disposable income. Our attorney said we had 2 issues that might have raised eyebrows although there were no red flags on our case. Regardless, we have yet another day in court. Maybe the face to face will convince her. I hope so. This is unbelievably stressful. I am sure yours will be fine. Just give them what they want and if you are honest you should be okay.

[Minnymouth]

Most cases are cut and dry and over in 3-4 months after filing. Then there are a few that something "happens" or the trustee finds "something" that stretches it out to whenever................
My case was filed in June 2004, discharged in Oct 2004 but the case is still "open" - 14 months later and still open....
I have been thru adversary complaints, etc......
Still in the process of dealing with Trustee and Bank trying to buy my home back...........Trustee took my home, the bank owns the land now. All due to an "unperfected title" found by the Trustee. Bank failed to record their lien on the home 7 years ago.....
DUH - boy did they create a mess and destroy a simple Chapter 7.
So my Chapter 7 (a very unusual one) is still pending, case is still open. Judge has even called for hearing to find out "why" the case has not been closed.
Wouldn't wish "my nightmare" off on anyone........its been one hell of a rollercoaster ride....................and it's not over yet!!!
But I keep hanging in there, eventually, hopefully, I will end up with my home/land back.....

So if your Chapter 7 was quick and painless - COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS.

Minny