Just A Few Questions

[ManFromMunchkin]

Hello,

Before the month is over, I will be paying an attorney to handle my Chapter 7
bankruptcy case.

Here are my questions:

***On the average, about how long does it take for the "meeting of the creditors" to take place after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

***Is the date of the meeting etched in stone?

***Or can it be changed if it can be shown that I had prearranged plans on the day this meeting is scheduled?

This next question is going to sound really bad, but it's not what it sounds like at first:

***If I were to go on a week long trip to Las Vegas this summer, would the bankruptcy trustee be likely to frown on that?

Let me explain:

This is not a "luxury" trip. First of all, somebody else has offered to pay my way. Second, I am not going there to gamble. Instead, I am going there to play in a checker tournament. I would be staying at one of the casino hotels in downtown Las Vegas (The Plaza), where the checker players got a group rate of $29 a night with double occupancy. I don't plan on going to any shows. You can also eat dirt cheap if you know where to go, and that's exactly what I plan on doing. Once again, this is not a luxury trip.

Given all of the above, would the bankruptcy trustee still be likely to frown on this trip? After all, I have been invited, and somebody has offered to pay my way.

Those are my questions.

Any and all replies will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

M.M.

[manglicmot]

The 341 ~is~ etched in stone, nothing is more important for you on that day, especially a checker tournament. Be there. If you do miss it you can refile later though.

It looks like most people have their meeting about one month after filing, but it can vary depending on how busy the court is.

The BK trustee will have no interest in your trip to Vegas under the circumstances you mentioned above unless you win a large amount of money from it.

[SinkingFast]

When you file, generally the Court computer "auto dockets" your case. That means your attny does not choose the date. The Court computer does. Based on Trustee availability, how many cases are filed, etc.

The 341 Meeting can be scheduled in as little as 3 weeks from the date you file. Can be as long as 8 weeks out. Generally speaking, most 341's are scheduled around 30 days to 6 weeks from filing.

Someone recently posted that their 341 Meeting was scheduled during a planned family reunion. Airplane tickets had already been purchased months in advance. Paid for by the Debtor/Filer's parents if I remember correctly. Their attny spoke with the Trustee. Fortunately, they were assigned a "family friendly" Trustee. The Trustee agreed to "Continue" their 341 and rescheduled the Meeting for a later date.

It's really gonna depend on your Court and the Trustee you draw what might or might not happen. By Law, nothing short of death or major illness is supposed to stand in the way of you being present at your 341.

[CindyLou]

I thought it was etched in stone, but my brother was recently able to reschedule his 341 twice due to work conflicts. no problems; his attorney took care of it. And the Vegas thing....the trustee won't care if you go, just so you don't spend a lot of money, especially on credit cards. Enjoy and good luck