Can I open new account after filing, before 341?

[ScaredINMich]

This post is based off of one of my previous posts. We are giving up our BOA 1 & 2 Mortgage with our Chapter 7 but we have our checking and savings accounts with them.

What is the rule with opening a new account now?

[daylate]

i dont think where you have your money is the issue. its the amount. if a question should arise, you could show one bank account closing and a new one opening same amount. No problem in my mind.

[discouraged]

I doubt if the trustee would care. My attorney told me they are concerned that the money in the bank matches what you said is there when you file. It shouldn't matter what bank it is in. But, I think I remember someone saying the trustee does ask if you closed an account. I'm not sure why they would ask that but you may want to ask your lawyer, just to be on the safe side.