FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What happens when I file for bankruptcy; what type of bankruptcy should I choose?
How do I contact the Bankruptcy Trustee?
Send mail to:
Barry E. Mukamal, Bankruptcy Trustee
P. O. Box 14183
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302
email: Barry Mukamal, Trustee
I filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. What documents do I need to send to the Trustee?
On this website (www.mukamal-trustee.com), go to the tab “341 Meeting” and see the forms that are required.
What if I need an interpreter?
Any debtor that requires an interpreter has the option to use a telephonic interpreter service, at no cost to them, or use the court-appointed interpreter who is present at all Section 341 meetings. Pro se debtors and attorneys must notify our office no later than seven (7) days prior to the Section 341 meeting if they/their client will be needing an interpreter as well as the language requested. Cualquier deudor que requiera un intérprete tiene la opción de utilizar un servicio de intérprete telefónico, sin costo alguno, o utilizar el intérprete designado por el tribunal, que está presente en todas las reuniones de la Sección 341. Los deudores pro se y abogados deben notificar a nuestra oficina a más tardar 7 días antes de la reunión de la Sección 341 si ellos / sus clientes necesitarán un intérprete y el idioma solicitado.
Where is the Bankruptcy Court located?
MIAMI
C. Clyde Atkins United States Courthouse
301 North Miami Avenue, Room 150
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 714-1800
FORT LAUDERDALE
United States Courthouse
299 East Broward Blvd., Room 112
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 769-5700
WEST PALM BEACH
Flagler Waterview Building
1515 North Flagler Drive, Suite 810
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
I have a conflict with my meeting date – How do I request a continuation of my 341 meeting?
Requests to continue the 341 Meeting of Creditors must be emailed to Trustee Mukamal (Use this LINK). You must include the reason for your request, provide contact information and any other documentation to support your request. The Trustee is under no obligation to grant a request. If the request is NOT granted, you must appear virtually at the time and date scheduled. Requests made less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled meting must be made by a PHONE CALL to the Trustee’s office (786) 517-5760.
I am an Attorney — How do I upload the Debtor’s documents to the Trustee?
The preferred method of production of the documents is via DocLink (https://documentportal.stretto.com/ (contact the Trustee’s office for registration information).
I am a Pro Se Debtor. I do not have an attorney representing me. How do I send the documents to the Trustee?
Documents may be submitted via email or via regular mail.
If submitting documents via email, please send to [email protected] and include your case number in the subject line.
If submitting documents via US mail, please send to Barry E. Mukamal, Trustee at P. O. Box 14183, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302 and include a cover sheet with your name and case number.