{"id":396763,"date":"2026-06-02T07:41:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T12:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/?page_id=396763"},"modified":"2026-06-02T08:32:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T13:32:50","slug":"what-is-a-341-meeting-in-bankruptcy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/bankruptcy\/chapter-7\/what-is-a-341-meeting-in-bankruptcy.html","title":{"rendered":"What Is a 341 Meeting in Bankruptcy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n

What Is a 341 Meeting in Bankruptcy?<\/h1>\n\n
\n
\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
\n \n <\/i>\n Legally Reviewed\n <\/summary>\n\n
\n

This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

\n \n <\/i>\n Fact-Checked\n <\/summary>\n\n
\n

The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

\n

A 341 meeting, also called the meeting of creditors<\/span>, is a required step in every bankruptcy case<\/span>. It is not a court hearing. Instead, it is a brief session where the bankruptcy trustee<\/span> reviews your filing and asks questions under oath. For most people, it lasts around ten to fifteen minutes.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you have filed for bankruptcy or are considering it, you will likely come across the term “341 meeting.” The name comes from\u00a0Section 341 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code<\/span>, which requires this meeting to take place after you file your bankruptcy petition<\/span>. Whether you file under Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, or Chapter 13, attendance is a legal obligation.<\/p>\n

If you need guidance on what to expect or want help preparing for your 341 meeting, contact a\u00a0bankruptcy attorney<\/span><\/a>\u00a0near you. They can review your petition before the meeting and help you avoid mistakes that could complicate your case.<\/p>\n

What Happens at the 341 Meeting?<\/h2>\n

The trustee assigned to your case runs the 341 <\/span>meeting of creditors<\/span> in most bankruptcy chapters. Chapter 11 cases<\/a> are the exception, as a U.S. Trustee<\/span> representative\u00a0presides over the meeting. Either way, federal law bars the bankruptcy court<\/span> from presiding over or attending the meeting.<\/p>\n

Before the meeting, you must send the trustee clear copies of a government-issued photo ID<\/span> and documentation showing your Social Security number<\/span>. Several document types are acceptable for this purpose, including your:<\/p>\n