What to do if we filed bankruptcy 2 years ago and it was finalized 18 months ago but now the Trustee is asking for fees and expenses in her final report?
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What to do if we filed bankruptcy 2 years ago and it was finalized 18 months ago but now the Trustee is asking for fees and expenses in her final report?
These fees are quite high for a simple case. Can she ask the courts for these this late and are we required to pay them.
Asked on October 23, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your bankruptcy was finalized 18 months ago and you received a discharge where you are now being asked by the trustee for fees and costs, you should have a face to face meeting with the trustee and ask why such are being asked at such a late date.
Be prepared to have the trustee justify such fees and costs in an itemized bill. You might speak to your bankruptcy attorney about the late bill submission as well in that such does not seem right. The trustee can ask the court for approval of the fees and costs. However, the court needs to approve such first. Be prepared to contest such.
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