About Office of the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for WV
Our Mission
The Office of the Standing Trustee for the State of West Virginia oversees the administration of Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases filed in the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia. It is subject to oversight by the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office of the United States Trustee. Among other things, the Office reviews the legality, sufficiency, and feasibility of Chapter 13 debt adjustment plans, administers bankruptcy claims, collects plan payments from individuals, and distributes those funds to the creditors of the individual’s bankruptcy estate. Ryan W. Johnson was appointed as the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for West Virginia on October 1, 2022.
Our Team
Our office staff are available to assist you understand case administration and procedure, what documents you need to provide and how, and are available to keep you informed about your case. To track the status of a case online, you may enroll in the NDC and obtain payment and disbursement information directly from our system. Login | NDC
Contact us: M-F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
304-744-6730
Payment Information
Payments are due to the Chapter 13 Office 30 days after filing your bankruptcy petition in the amount set forth in your Chapter 13 Plan. Payments may be mailed to:
Chapter 13 Trustee for WV
P.O. Box 2207 - Memphis, TN 38101-2207
Please include your case number on the memo line.
Meetings of Creditors - What is REquired
Proof of Earnings in the 60 Days Before Filing Bankruptcy
Pay advices showing your earnings, your deductions and any contributions to retirement programs or insurance benefits. If no pay advices exist, provide a statement that no income is derived from wages.
Bank Statements
Provide 60 days of bank statements from all your bank accounts.
Tax Returns
Provide the filed tax returns for the past two years. If you don't file taxes because you are not required to do so, please provide a statement to that effect.
State Issued Photo Identification
At your meeting of creditors, the person conducting the meeting will confirm your identity with your state issued photo identification.
Proof of Social Security Number
If you don't have a social security card, a document such as a 1099, a W-2, or a Statement from the Social Security Administration showing all 9 digits of your social security number is sufficient.
341 Meetings Are Held by Zoom
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Meeting ID 2331668805
Passcode 4280675649 or Call +1(681)239-0531