Motion to Abandon by Trustee

Last Updated: August 29, 2013

See also Notice of Intent to Abandon by Trustee

Filing Requirements:

• Motion to Abandon by Trustee.

• Notice of Motion with 14 day objection period. Notice is sent to all creditors.

• Proof of Service.

• Proposed Order  Instructions.

To File Electronically:

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Trustee/U.S. Trustee].

3. Enter the case number (e.g, xx-xxxxx).

4. Select [Motion to Abandon by Trustee] from the event list.

5. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
   
   Note:  The Attorney/Party Association screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association.

6. Enter a description of what is being abandoned and enter "y or n" if the notice and proof of service are included with the motion.
   
   Note:  The Motion, Notice of Motion, and Proof of Service may be a single PDF; or the Notice, supporting documents, and Proof of Service may be added as attachments to this document. The Motion must be the first document in your PDF.

7. Enter the date served (Ex. 01/16/2007)

8. Accept last day to object and click "Next".

9. Browse to select the Motion (.PDF file).

10. Modify the text as appropriate.
    
    Note: If you selected more than one relief type, select "and/or" from the second prefix box.

11. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).
    
    Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

12. Submit proposed order.  Instructions.