Where is the Bankruptcy Court in Boston and will I have to go?

There are three Bankruptcy Courts in Massachusetts – Springfield, Worcester, and Boston.

The Boston bankruptcy court is located at:
John. W. McCormack Post Office and Court House
5 Post Office Square, Suite 1150
Boston, MA 02109-3945

Debtor has to attend what is called a “341 Meeting.” This is a very brief meeting where the Bankruptcy Trustee will ask some pertinent questions regarding your case such as why the bankruptcy was filed, whether debtor is “personally familiar” with information contained in the petition and schedules, whether debtor is entitled to life insurance proceeds or an inheritance, whether debtor has transferred any property within the past year or a longer period if applicable under state law, whether debtor is owed money, and whether debtor owns any cash value life insurance policy, etc. The trustee is basically looking for some property he or she can seize upon in order to repay to creditors. Creditors often do not show up at the 341 meeting. If further paperwork is required, then the Trustee will provide a deadline by which to mail the necessary documents.

Usually the 341 meeting is the last hearing in a bankruptcy petition and will be the first and final time in the bankruptcy court.