What are my responsibilities to the bankruptcy trustee?
The law requires the debtor to cooperate with the bankruptcy trustee in the execution of his or her duties. The Trustee will most likely request that you give them copies of the following documents: picture identification, proof of social security number, copies of all pay stubs or income statements for 3 periods before filing, copies of all bank or credit union statements for the last 3-4 months before filing, copies of all bills, cancelled checks, and check registers to support your expenses, last two years tax returns, along with W-2’s, homeowners, life and casualty insurance policies, property appraisals, title documents, mortgagee and liens for all real and personal property, divorce and/or support orders. The Trustee will also request a copy of the next year’s tax return. All tax refunds must be remitted to the Trustee. Do not cash or endorse the refund checks, send them directly to the Trustee. Throughout the process the Trustee may request more information. If you refuse to coo
