trustee requesting documents

[crackedmuse]

Thanks LadyInTheRed. I had planned to ask the Trustee (after filing) if he/she would accept the documents on CD, but murphsmom comment that their supporting documents were filed along with the bk made me question if it was possible to do everything at once, meaning, the Petition would be filed with the Court, but could my supporting documents (on CD) be passed along to the Trustee when my case was assigned.

Because murphsmom stated everything was given to the lawyer ahead of time, perhaps the attorney passed it along to the Trustee afterwards, rather than everything being submitted at once. The way it was worded, it sounded like everything was submitted at the same time the petition was filed.

[LadyInTheRed]

Thanks LadyInTheRed. I had planned to ask the Trustee (after filing) if he/she would accept the documents on CD, but murphsmom comment that their supporting documents were filed along with the bk made me question if it was possible to do everything at once, meaning, the Petition would be filed with the Court, but could my supporting documents (on CD) be passed along to the Trustee when my case was assigned.

Because murphsmom stated everything was given to the lawyer ahead of time, perhaps the attorney passed it along to the Trustee afterwards, rather than everything being submitted at once. The way it was worded, it sounded like everything was submitted at the same time the petition was filed.

I would hope the info was passed to the attorney who then passed it on to the trustee. Somebody who is represented by an attorney shouldn't be sending anything directly to the trustee unless directed to do so by their attorney.

Because you are filing pro se, wait until after you file. Then call the trustee's office and ask what you should submit. Don't just send a bunch of documents until you know what is required. You should never provide more documents or information than you have to. You should also check your court's website and local rules to see if there is any guidance. Go to http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/ and read everything. There is a manual that is accessible from the rules page that lists the documents that you have to file with the petition.

[crackedmuse]

Thanks. I will stick with my original plan to file and wait for the Trustee to tell me what they want. I just have a tendency to overly prepare, especially since I'm self-employed. I've been assembling my Petition for about a month and am pretty much done. Basically just doing all my double/triple checking to make sure I haven't missed anything. I downloaded all forms and read all the info on the Court website (Central District, California) including the Local Rules for Riverside County, and was able to get the Nolo book from the library. My case is very straightforward, as I own nothing remotely valuable. (My car is just a few months shy of its 22nd birthday!) So I think I'm good. But filing is still a week or two away, so I'll be back if anything else pops up.

[btbeme]

Per earlier advice here and elsewhere, my opinion is to speak when asked, say as little as possible, and be direct and truthful. If a Trustee would like backing information to support your file, they will ask. I suspect that you will answer immediately, since the information they need is at hand.

Really and honestly, I have seen as many people get sideways with the Trustee by saying too much as any other reason. Yes, No, and I Have That Right Here are the best answers you can give a Trustee at any point. Don't do the Trustee's homework for them. If they want something, they will let you know.

That being said, I am also an advocate for over preparation.

[AZNoName]

I sent everything to my attorney in PDF form in a thumb drive. Much easier that way!

[crackedmuse]

I sent everything to my attorney in PDF form in a thumb drive. Much easier that way!

This was my thought as well. With everything converted to pdf, I could simply burn whatever docs Trustee requests to CD and deliver, then load everything onto a thumb drive to bring to the creditor meeting. Of course, I will check with the Clerk to see if this method meets with their approval. I'm in such tight straits right now, I'm just looking to save a few pennies anyway I can.