The debtor must attend the 341 meeting of creditors.  If the debtor or debtor's attorney cannot attend the meeting on the date set by the court, it may be possible to reschedule the meeting for another regularly-scheduled 341 day. 

By law, certain documents must be provided prior to the meeting; other documents will assist the trustee in preparing for the meeting and closing the case as soon as possible.

At the meeting, the trustee will ask the debtor questions under oath.  Creditors may also appear and ask questions.  The meeting is recorded using a digital recorder; a copy of the audio file is available from the Office of the U.S. Trustee in Grand Rapids.   

After the meeting, the individual debtor can expect to receive a discharge by mail within a few months.  Even after the discharge, the case may remain open for years, and the debtor's obligation to cooperate with the trustee continues.  

More information about the 341 Meeting of Creditors can be found here:  U.S. Trustee Program | USTP Updates Section 341 Meeting of Creditors Webpage
and here:  U.S. Trustee Program | Section 341 Meeting of Creditors | United States Department of Justice.

The following forms and worksheets may assist you in compiling documents for the 341 meeting:

Trustee checklist for debtors.pdf

Tax returns, payment advices and MTF proof of income.pdf

Production of documents.pdf

Please note that neither the checklist nor the coversheet is a required document.