Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania

Re: hearing questions

First, you should note that the meeting specifically occurs outside the presence of a judge. To the contrary, the person conducting the Meeting is a Trustee. The Trustees in Pennsylvania are mostly attorneys, but they do not have to be. Some are accountants.

The Meeting is generally a pointless exercise and, frankly, should be abolished. While it theoretically gives creditors the opportunity to appear and ask questions, they rarely do. When they do, they rarely have questions to ask.

The main purpose of the Meeting is for the Trustee to formally review your Petition and Schedules with you on the record. The record is merely a tape recorder.

I trust this has been helpful, but feel free to call or e-mail me on a free initial basis.

Re: hearing questions

The meeting will be conducted by the Trustee. The Trustee is not a judge but an official of the court, usually an attorney serving in this capcacity. Basically the questions that will be asked by the Trustee are questions to make sure the information on your bankruptcy schedules is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. The hearing will usually not last more than 20 minutes. ph. (800) 303-0720