521 Docs by email preferably 2 weeks before 341. Prefers 521 docs to be emailed to support@acetrustee.com, or mailed in the alternative. Do not send more than one case's 521 docs in 1 email or they will not be considered received. He accepts but does not require the trustee questionnaire, but it speeds up the hearing considerably.

CLICK LINK BELOW FOR IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR FILING REQUIREMENTS

Special Notice to Counsel, dated November 14, 2012

521 Docs by the "Doclink Website" at https://doclink.bms7.com His backround is as a private investigator. He offers investigation services to Attorneys. 

521 Documents to be sent via e-mail or mail. If sent by email, list the debtor name, case number, time and date of 341 hearing in subject line. He challenges fee waivers, so if your client has a fee waiver, they need to be able to explain why their net income AND gross income supports a fee waiver application. He has continuation calendars at 7:30am- don't be late to them.

521 docs shall be sent using the "Doclink Website" at https://doclink.bms7.com. She swears clients in without the paper script. ALL CONTINUED HEARINGS WILL REQUIRE AN APPEARANCE.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee. 521 docs by mail or email.

Physical Address:
10293 Rockingham Drive, Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95827

Correspondence Address:
P.O. Box 1858
Sacramento, CA 95812-1858

Payment Address:
P.O. Box 30
Sacramento, CA 95812-0030

Telephone Hours:
8:00AM—12:00PM and 1:00PM—3:00PM
Monday through Friday
Except for the last two (2) working days of the month when we are closed for monthly disbursement

Plan Payments:

Plan payments must be paid in the form of a cashier’s check or money order.  Please make sure that your name and case number are on the front of your payment and your payment label is attached to the back of the payment.

You can drop your plan payment off at our office located at 10293 Rockingham Drive, Suite 101, Sacramento.  There is a drop-box on the outside of our office for your convenience.

You may also mail payments.  However, please mail your payment so that it is received by the Trustee no later than the 25th of the month, as posting of payments to your case may take up to four (4) days. 

 Your Case Information: Much of your case information can be reviewed on the internet at the National Data Center website.  Please follow this link to visit the site and request a login and password: www.13datacenter.com

 Check List: The Trustee has created a "Chapter 13 Check List" for quick reference to some of the most commonly asked questions after filing a petition.  To view the check list, please click here: CHAPTER 13 CHECKLIST

 FAQ’s: A variety of general questions are posed to the Trustee by Debtors.  The Trustee has compiled a listing of the 15 most commonly asked questions and their answers.  To view both the questions and their answers, please click here: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY DEBTORS

 A Guide to Class 1 Creditors: The Trustee has created a "Guide to Class 1 Creditors" which explains the treatment of such creditors, how and when they are paid, late charge, and more.  This guide includes frequently asked questions about class 1 creditors.  To view the guide, please click here: GUIDE TO CLASS 1 CREDITORS

Documents to be sent via e-mail. He is a Redding trustee but has taken Sacramento case overflow by appearing in Sacramento by telephone. He will question why client is filing if unsecured debt less than $20,000- "bankruptcy is meant as serious last resort".

Not Taking Any Cases At This Time.

521 Docs must be sent via Postal Mail for him to receive at least seven days prior to 341 Meeting. He sends individualized Bankruptcy questionnaire to all debtors directly requesting that they complete and return the Questionnaire to him seven days prior to 341 meeting. Debtors and counsel must plan on showing up to continued hearing to avoid OSC unless he has excused Debtors appearance. Please do not ask your clients to call him directly as he prefers that Debtors represented by counsel deal with him through their counsel. He, prefers all communication in writing preferably via emails. But, please do not send email attachments that are large file sizes to him or his attorney. On all communications with the Trustee, please indicate in your cover letter the name of the Debtor, Case No. and the date and time of the next 341 meeting. It would also be helpful to include the basis of the valuation of the real property, vehicles and other assets on Schedule B. If the Debtor owns a sole proprietorship business or partnership business, contact the Trustee to discuss if a Motion to Abandon will be needed or not.

521 Docs and communication by email preferable, although U.S. Mail is fine as well. For all docs sent, make sure to put 341 date and time on the cover sheet. If businesses that your clients have owned (Sole Proprietorship, Corp, LLC, partnership, etc.) please provide tax returns and financial statements (income, balance sheet and cash flow) for these businesses. Also, need confirmation at time of filing that any businesses operating as sole proprietorships have been closed. She asks if the debtor has done any wire transfers such as western union. She asks if Debtors have any prepaid items like season tickets.

Documents to be sent via Postal Mail. She has opted NOT to use the "Doclink Website" at https://doclink.bms7.com. She also requires bank statements for the month of filing of the case.

Documents to be sent via upload https: Epiq Document Delivery  . Do not send 521 docs by email. He has his own special questionnaire he provides at the hearing when client checks in with his assistant by showing ID. Send 521 docs 7 days before the hearing.

Additional documents to be sent:

Copy of corporate to returns

6 months bank statements

Copy of all retirement accounts and Life Insurance polices with cash value (Includes Term)

Copy of statement for each schedule d debts

521 docs by email preferable. Expect scrutiny on property values.

521 documents to be sent via email at least 7 days prior to the hearing.

Only send the most recent Federal Income Tax Return, last 60 days of paystubs, and copies of all bank statements that include the date of filing.

When sending via email, list the debtor name, case number, date and time of hearing in the subject line.

Vehicle values are obtained using KBB or Edmonds and the debtor must provide the year, make, model and mileage of all vehicles.

He requests no direct client contact since all debtors represented by counsel must deal with him through their counsel. His email address is asf@USBTrustee.com. His telephone number is (916) 393-1289 and his fax number is (916) 393-1374.

He prefers email for 521 docs and correspondence.

Temporarily he is not allowing special appearances for his Modesto chapter 13 341's. If you want a special appearance, call his office to get authorization first. He wants 521 docs 10 days before 341 not 7 days.For emailing 521 docs: in cases ending in 0,1, or 2- mmonahan@mod13.com. In cases ending in 3,4, or 5-Lmacias@mod13.com. In cases ending in 6 or 7- cbrooks@mod13.com. In cases ending in 8 or 9-Lshields@mod13.com

Mr. Hanf is retired and not taking new chapter 7 cases.

Documents to be sent via Postal Mail. He is particularly interested in how values of vehicles were arrived at and #1 on schedule J. Asks what credit cards were used for if there is a lot of credit card debt. It is helpful to him if you let him know before the hearing date whether a debtor will require translation.

In addition to the required §521 documents, please provide the following documents.

Bank Accounts: Current statement for each and every bank account maintained for the period covering the 30-days prior to and including the petition date.

Retirement Assets:  Current statement for each and every retirement asset.

Life Insurance- Term and/or Whole:  Current statement for each and every insurance policy.

Annuities:  Current statement for each and every annuity.

Car(s), motorcycle(s), boat(s):  Provide validation of debtor’s valuation and most current loan statement indicating balance due where needed

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Upload all documents and 521 docs using the "Doclink Website" at https://doclink.bms7.com.  She occasionally asks debtors to get independent proof of value of assets if she thinks value is higher. Get all follow up docs to trustee more than 5 days before any continued hearing. She spends a lot of time on each case at the hearing.

Trustee referenced the specific  guidelines which came effective 10-1-2012:

There are some big changes that we (Trustees) are all attempting to integrate:

1. Bank statements are now required last 3 Months prior to filing including the Date of Filing
2. Schedule I must have the employer address.  If it does we can rely on the “are your schedules correct?” question, if it doesn’t we need to ask on the record for the employer address or continue the case.
3. We are required to verify the secured lien amount on real property, provide most recent mortgage statement prior to filing the case.
4. Vehicle valuation site is Nada.com. Do not use KBB.

Use that email address for 521 docs and general issues. For specific issues, email the staff member who is working ont he case.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee. 521 Docs sent by mail or email. If you amend the petition or plan by the day following the 341, you can prevent the trustee from filing an objection because you already fixed the problems.

Plan Payment Address: P.O. Box 1557, Sacramento, CA 95812-1557.

Correspondence Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1708, Sacramento, CA 95812-1708. Fax: 916-492-8008. Phone Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM—3:00 PM. Phones are shut down between the hours of 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

If you want to drop off the payment, their physical location is: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95833

Chapter 12 Mailing address: Jan Johnson, 1500 W. El Camino Ave #197, Sacramento, CA 95833
916-492-8001

521 docs by mail. follow up docs by mail also. no docs by email.

Trustee in Northern District of CA (Oakland) uses doclink for 521 documents

Documents to be sent by mail or email. he sends clients a questionnaire to fill out and return to him. on the questionnaire, check to see if he checked boxes requiring additional documents to be included with the questionnaire (ie. bank statements or mortgage statements). Often, if questionnaire and docs are not received in time, hearing will be continued to another date.

Documents to be sent via e-mail or in the alternative by us mail. Always reference case number. He has ceased using the questionnaire on a regular basis, but may use it on a case by case basis in certian circumstances (he will use it more regularly for pro se debtors).

I require the 521 documents plus the state tax return and a picture of the social security card and drivers license. At this time, I prefer to receive them by mail. The must be in my office one week prior to the meeting of creditors or the meeting will be continued.

He sends a questionnaire by mail to debtor, but you may have it filled out at time of petition signing and return it with 521 docs once he is assigned as trustee. You can use Prem or Lucksinger questionnaire. Return completed questionnaire with 521 docs by mail or email, and check page 3 to see if any boxes are checked requiring additional documents. He often requests mortgage statements for real property at the hearing so if you bring them or send ahead of time you can prevent continuance. Additional follow up and docs can be by email. Only use email if your attachments are carefully organized and labeled. He prefers to receive a copy of the mortgage statement before the hearing.

Previously, 521 docs were by regular mail only. Received notice that this trustee is using the "Doclink Website" for 521 docs at https://doclink.bms7.com moving forward. He will reject certified/registered mail. He requires one year entire federal tax return. Do not send him the state tax return. He still wishes not to communicate by email.

Address to mail payments: Michael H. Meyer, Chapter 13 Trustee, P.O. Box 104, Memphis TN 38101-0104. Payments sent overnight via FedEx or UPS will not be accepted as these packages cannot be delivered to a PO Box. Overnight payments may only be sent via the US Postal Service.

Requires 6 months pay advices, last two filed tax returns, and 401k statements

Will accept documents via e-mail and uploaded through the FTP site. FTP site must be setup by trustee's office manager, Kelly, prior to submission.

521 docs and follow up by email ok.

Serve all 521 documents by email. Paystubs for 60 days before filing including the day of filing and last filed tax return. He has a questionnaire he has debtors fill out at the 341 hearing. DO NOT serve 521 docs via the physical address.

Specifically requests to send 521 docs by email. He asks for explanation at hearing if there is a large amount of unsecured debt ("what was money used for").

He requests 521 docs be e-mailed as seperate e-mails per Debtor. DO NOT attach multiple client 521 docs in one e-mail.

He does not accept fax. If the debtor does not provide tax returns, trustee requires declaration from debtor explaining why. If Debtor used Quickbooks for any business, he requires quickbooks data for his review- recommend getting it to him before the first 341 hearing to prevent a continuance.

Documents to be sent via Postal Mail or email. Does not use a questionnaire.

Our office WILL NOW accept 521 Documents (Tax Returns and Pay Stubs) by Email. The documents MUST be PDF files. These documents should be sent to the email address listed. There is no longer a requirement to send these documents by U.S. Mail.

In the subject line of the email please reflect the Case Name, and Case Number and something to indicate these are 521 documents. 

Please ensure these documents are sent to ARRIVE at the email address at LEAST 7 days prior to the meeting of creditors.

Unless specifically requested, please only provide the legally required documents which are most recently filed FEDERAL tax return and 60 days of pay stubs. 

As usual, unless specifically requested, any other documents requested by the trustee can be sent by email.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, in the event that a 341 meeting is continued as the result of a document deficiency AN APPEARANCE WILL BE REQUIRED at the continued 341 meeting by both the debtor(s) AND THE ATTORNEY. This includes but is not limited to:

• missing or un-timely 521 documents
• additional documents requested prior to MOC but not provided by the date requested
• missing 703 Spousal Waivers.
• missing SSN
• missing Picture Identification.

521 Documents are to be sent by "Doclink Website" at https://doclink.bms7.com. emails regarding 521 documents should be sent to Sandra at: sandra@bankruptcy-info.com For status of or information concerning a case, contact Reney at reney@bankruptcy-info.com. For information about any settlement or complications, contact Fran@bankruptcy-info.com. Only emails that require the trustee's personal response: jrr@bankruptcy-info.com. For service of process, use court@bankruptcy-info.com. Make sure the case name and number are in the subject line. He will not accept documents at the 341 meeting. Failure to get the 341 documents on time will cause your case to be continued. He does not use the trustee's questionnaire. Not putting cash on hand in schedule B is a red flag to him that schedules may not be complete because everybody at least has pocket change. He uses the self swearing sheet at the 341. He often asks when the house was purchased, for how much, and the last time it was refinanced and what the money was spent on. He asks case specific questions first, then the standard 341 questions.

New update 1-20-2011: We will not complete the administration of your client’s case without the requested documentation. Anything not provided at or before the meeting may result in a continued meeting. Providing the requested information before the meeting will ensure a more expeditious meeting for you and your 
client(s) and a more expeditious administration of the case. In advance of the meeting, at least 7 days prior, please provide the following:

1. A copy of the Debtor(s)’ most recently filed tax returns, both State and Federal. If your client(s)do not file tax returns please provide a statement attesting to this fact.
    
2. Monthly bank statement for each bank account held by the Debtor(s) on the petition date for the month in which the petition date falls. For example, if the petition was filed on July 18th, you must provide the complete July monthly statements. A receipt showing the balance in an account on the date of filing is not acceptable.
    
3. All pay advices received by the debtor(s) for the past 60 days from the petition date.
    
4. Completed Domestic Support Obligation form, if applicable.

Prior to calling your client(s)’ case, we must verify the client(s)’ identification. For verification, the U.S. Trustee guidelines require a picture ID and proof of social security number. The picture ID may be a driver’s license or passport. The social security number may be proved with an original social security card, a letter from the Social Security Administration attesting to the social security number, a medicare card or military ID card, provided it contains the complete social security number. Failure to provide proper identification and proof of social security number may result in a motion to dismiss the Debtor(s) case.

"Most recently filed tax return and pay stubs-received during the 60 days prior to the filing of the petition-must be received(IN MY OFFICE) no later than 7 days prior to the first scheduled Meeting of Creditors. All cases, filed by an attorney, not fulfilling the above statutory requirement will be continued to a future date to ensure compliance. Documents must be mailed or hand delivered. Faxes and e-mails WILL NOT be accepted. Remember-it has been the law for over five years!!"

Retired. Now offering consulting services under Leading Edge Consulting

All 521 documentation must be emailed. Fax number: (530) 222-3665 No current questionnaire required

Most definitely prefers 521 documents be sent via DocLink, https://doclink.bms7.com/, but will accept via US mail, (must have 341 date and time on cover page). However, 521 documents must be received 7 days prior to the 341 meeting. Spousal waivers must be filed, if applicable. If 521 documents and/or spousal waivers are not provided, all cases for that attorney will be heard at the end of the 341 meeting calendar. Business must be closed before filing the petition. Call trustee immediately upon filing a case in which the debtor has a business. Provide financial documents regarding the business so trustee can determine if she will liquidate the business or require attorney to prepare a motion to compel abandonment so debtor may operate the business upon entry of abandonment order. Communication with trustee via email, US mail or telephone is acceptable. Attorney should email trustee for direct office number instead of public number.

Fax Number: (916) 313-3521

521 docs send by mail, e-mail or by the"Doclink Website" at https://doclink.bms7.com.

Give entire Fed tax return, not just the first 2 pages. At hearing he asks if there was any use of credit cards in the 90 days before filing and if anyone else used the credit cards. He asks if there was any real property transferred in the last 4 years that isn't listed and wants to know if it was refinanced and if money was taken out and what was done with the money.

Always make sure to have client bring a pen to hearing to fill out trustee questionnaire 
And always send a COLOR copy of drivers licence and social Security cards with 521 docs.

Northern district Trustee

Trustee requires his own questionnaire prior to the hearing. All 521 docs to be uploaded through Equip document Delivery.  Trustee will send invitation for the upload service.

https://documentdelivery.epiqsystems.com/Home/Index

• Chapter 13 Business Examination Checklist.pdf
• Class 1 authorization and checklist.pdf
• Trustee Johnson Chapter 13 Brochure.pdf
• Trustee Questionnaire ch 7.pdf
• DOMESTIC SUPPORT OBLIGATION CHECKLIST.pdf
• acceptable forms of proof of SS number.pdf
• David Cusick office contact info.pdf

SAMPLE TEMPLATES

• Stipulation on MTV.pdf
• Ex-Parte Stipulation on a MTV.pdf
• Order (Ex-Parte / Stipulation) on MTV.pdf

521 docs by doclink service. Other documents can be sent via e-mail. If he has to continue the matter for SSI cards he requires the attorney to appear also. Be sure that 521 docs are sent at least 7 business days prior to hearing or the case will be continued. Please include any evidence on valuations with the 521 docs.

Lee Williams is not taking any new cases.