Local Rule 5009-1: Closing of Chapter 7 Cases

Rule 5009-1 Closing of Chapter 7 Cases.

(a) Final Report and Account. The notice given by the trustee of the filing of a final report and account in the form prescribed by the U.S. Trustee in a chapter 7 case must have on its face in bold print the following language or words of similar import:

A PERSON SEEKING: (1) AN AWARD OF COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OR (2) PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHAPTER 7 ESTATE MUST FILE A MOTION AND SERVE A COPY ON THE TRUSTEE AND THE U.S. TRUSTEE AT LEAST 21 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE HEARING ON THE TRUSTEE'S FINAL ACCOUNT. FAILURE TO FILE AND SERVE THE MOTION WITHIN THAT TIME MAY RESULT IN THE DISALLOWANCE OF FEES AND EXPENSES.

(b) Closing Reports in Chapter 7 Asset and No Asset Cases. In a chapter 7 asset case, the trustee must serve on the U.S. Trustee the original closing report (in a form designated by the U.S. Trustee), together with the affidavit of final distribution. After the U.S. Trustee completes its review of the closing report, the U.S. Trustee must file the closing report with the Clerk. In a chapter 7 no asset case, the trustee must file the original closing report (in a form designated by the U.S. Trustee) and serve a copy on the U.S. Trustee.