SAMPLE CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEE LETTER

[Trustee Name}

BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE
[Mailing Address]
[City, State Zip]

[Phone Number]

[Date]

RE: BANKRUPTCY CASE NUMBER: 00-000000-PHX

Dear Debtor:

I have been appointed Trustee of your bankruptcy proceedings by the U.S. Trustee for the District of Arizona. Your first meeting of creditors has been set for [date] at the U.S. Trustee's Office located at [address]  A driver's license or photo I. D. as well as a second form of I. D. containing your social security number will be required at the meeting. The notice of your meeting time will be sent to you by the Court. It is important that you attend the meeting.

Below is a list of items and information that you must send to my office at once.  THESE ITEMS MUST REACH MY OFFICE NO LATER THAN 14 DAYS BEFORE YOUR FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS.  DO NOT send this information certified/return receipt requested or express mail.  Whenever possible, mail information in a flat envelope and write your case number on the lower left corner of the mailing envelope.

1. ____  Copies of your [year] and [year] federal and state tax returns (complete returns please). Remember that any tax refunds you receive after your date of filing bankruptcy, are property of your bankruptcy estate. You may not cash refund checks; they must be turned over to Trustee. Failure to do so will result in my objection to your bankruptcy discharge. DO NOT ENDORSE the check.
2. ____  Indicate date you received your last tax refunds and amount received.
   Date:________ Federal: $___________
   Date:________ State: $___________
3. ____  Copies of all auto, motorcycle, boat, motor home, mobile home and/or any other recreational vehicle titles.
4. ____  Copies of proof of insurance for all of the applicable above.
5. ____  Copies of bank statements (ALL PAGES) for each account in your name for three months before your filing date, continuing through your bankruptcy filing date.
6. ____  Copies of divorce decree and settlement agreement, if you have been divorced within the last two years.
7. ____  Copies of your first payroll check stubs received after your filing date.
8. ____  Documentation of any money owed to you on the date of fi!ing. If money has been paid, please note the date you received these funds.
9. ____  Copies of all pension plan statements including IRAs and 401 Ks.
10. ____  Copies of all life insurance policies and current cash surrender value.
11. ____  Copies of deeds to all real estate and timeshares owned, except residence.
12. ____  Fill out and mail the enclosed Additional Information Sheet

Questions you may have concerning the documents requested may be answered on the sheet titled Frequently Asked Questions.

Before the Meeting you must read the enclosed Bankruptcy Information Sheet

BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CASE NUMBER IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF ALL PAGES OF CORRESPONDENCE YOU SEND TO THIS OFFICE; ALSO INCLUDE YOUR CASE NUMBER ON THE LOWER LEFT CORNER OF ALL MAILING ENVELOPES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH EACH AND EVERYONE OF THESE REQUIREMENTS BY 15 DAYS BEFORE YOUR CREDITOR'S MEETING MAY RESULT IN THE POSTPONEMENT OF YOUR HEARING AND YOUR DISCHARGE.  REFUSAL TO COOPERATE WITH THE TRUSTEE MAY RESULT IN A COMPLAINT TO COMPLETELY DENY OR SET ASIDE YOUR DISCHARGE. REMEMBER: SUBMIT COPIES ONLY OF REQUESTED INFORMATION. ORIGINALS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

SI NO HABLA INGLES, SE NECESITA TRAER UN INTERPRETADOR.

Sincerely,

U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee

SAMPLE CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE QUESTIONNAIRE

TRUSTEE'S QUESTIONNAIRE

[Trustee Name], TRUSTEE

NAME(S) OF DEBTOR(S):   _________________   CASE NUMBER: ______________

Return this questionnaire within 10 days after the meeting of creditors with income verification.  If this is a husband and wife case, then the questions apply to both of you.

INCOME:

1.  Since you filed your case, have there been any changes in your income or do you expect changes in the next 12 months?  ______ No    ______ Yes

If yes, state how the income has changed or is expected to change:
______ Income has INCREASED or is expected to increase by $______ per month over the amount stated in Schedule I.

______ Income has DECREASED or is expected to decrease by $______ per month over the amount stated in Schedule I.

Why did the income change or is expected to change? __________________________________________________________

EXPENSES:
2.  Since you filed your case, have there been any changes in your living expenses or do you expect changes in the next 12 months?    ______ No    ______ Yes

If yes, state how the expenses have changed or are expected to change:

______ Expenses have INCREASED or are expected to increase by $______ per month from the amount stated in Schedule J.

______ Expenses have DECREASED or are expected to decrease by $______ per month from the amount stated in Schedule J.

Why did the expenses change or are expected to change?  __________________________________________________________

OTHER:

3.  Have you filed federal and state income tax returns for the last 10 years?    ______ No    ______ Yes

 If no, please explain why (such as insufficient income, retired): __________________________________________________________

4.  Are you in business, self employed or an independent contractor?     ______ No    ______ Yes

If yes, then you are required to file a Business Operating Statement each month. Also, you must set aside an amount each month sufficient to cover the income taxes. A Business Operating Statement form can be provided.

5.  Do you have any pending or possible money claims for inheritances, personal injury, wrongful death, wrongful employment termination or discrimination, or other types of claims?     ______ No    ______ Yes

INFORMATION TO PROVIDE THE TRUSTEE:

6.  Income verification. Section 521 of the Bankruptcy Code requires to provide information or documents the Trustee requests. If employed, provide the Trustee with two recent and consecutive paystubs from each working debtor.  Failure to provide verification of income will cause the Trustee to support dismissal of your case.

7.  Tax Returns. The Trustee is requesting a copy of your most recent income tax returns, including all statements, schedules, and forms you filed with the returns.

8.  Please provide telephone numbers:

Home __________________

Debtor's Work ___________

Spouse's Work___________

Date: ________________, 200__

Debtor: ______________________   Debtor: ______________________