Bankruptcy practice resources.
Reference guides on bankruptcy documentation, § 521 compliance, evidentiary considerations for electronic bank records, and trustee review practice.
These reference guides cover bankruptcy documentation practice for attorneys representing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 debtors. They are informational only and do not constitute legal advice; statutory citations and procedural references should be verified against current law and local district practice.
Bank statement requirements for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
What documents Chapter 7 debtors must produce under § 521, the lookback periods trustees actually use, and how to prepare bank records before the 341 meeting.
Read guide11 U.S.C. § 521(a)(4) compliance — what debtors must provide
The text and scope of § 521(a)(4), how 'recorded information' is interpreted in practice, and the consequences when documents are not surrendered to the trustee.
Read guideAre API-sourced bank statements admissible in bankruptcy court?
How bank records are received at the 341 meeting, when the Federal Rules of Evidence actually apply, and the role of FRE 902 self-authentication for electronic records.
Read guideWhat bankruptcy trustees look for in debtor bank records
Section 704 trustee duties, preference and fraudulent transfer reach-back windows, undisclosed account detection, and how to reduce trustee follow-up.
Read guideLast reviewed: May 1, 2026