Don’t Be Intimidated By the Meeting of Creditors
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009One aspect of bankruptcy you don’t hear much about is what happens after you file. One of the steps that tends to be a little disconcerting for those who have just filed Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is the “Meeting of Creditors.” It just sounds so intimidating, doesn’t it?
Truthfully, it isn’t.
Meetings of creditors take place a few weeks after your attorney has filed your case and you have provided him or her with your most recent income information and list of debts. The meeting is essentially an opportunity for every one with an interest to hear your case and accept or challenge its terms.…