How To ProcessOverviewUpdated: Wednesday, January 31, 2024Overview: A Suggestion of Death is filed to disclose the death of a debtor. This event alone will not waive the filing requirements for receiving a discharge. After docketing this event, also file a Motion to Waive Filing of Section 1328 Certificate, Motion to Waive Financial Management Course and/or Motion for Hardship Discharge, if applicable. Forms/RulesRules/Code Sections: FRBP 1016 Filing RequirementsFiling Requirements: Document in basic captioned format Do not attach a copy of the death certificate Certificate of Service DocketDocket: Ensure Filing Requirements are met Select Bankruptcy or Adversary Select Other Enter case number (xx-xxxxx) Click Next Select the party filer Click Next If the party is not listed Use Add/Create New Party Click Next If you see the message: IMPORTANT: The following attorney/party association(s) will be created in this case. De-selecting a party association will result in the filing attorney NOT receiving Notices of Electronic Filing for that party. If this is a joint filing, review the list carefully to ensure that only parties represented by the filing attorney are selected. Remove the check mark from any party not represented by the filing attorney Click Next Select Suggestion of Death Click Next You will see the message: Do NOT include a copy of the death certificate as they contain personal identifiers Browse to select the document to be filed (PDF) Click Next Modify the docket text by using the drop-down and free text boxes to enter additional information (enter the name of the deceased party) Click Next Verify docket text Click Next ‹ Single Order Upload up Upload List of Creditors File ›
