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Prime Rate effective December 19, 2024
Effective December 19, 2024, the Prime Rate is 7.50%, which means the presumptive rate per Administrative Order 17-2 is now 9.50%. For cases confirmed on or after December 19, 2024, and reference Administrative Order 17-2, the rate to use is decreased from 9.75% to
Timing of Fee Applications
Attorneys should be filing fee applications as soon as the case is confirmed. If the Confirmation Order requires a fee application be filed and the Trustee does not see that this has been done, a reminder email will be sent indicating a two (2) week deadline to file the required fee application. If a fee application is not timely filed, the Trustee will release funds being held for the attorney so disbursements to other Creditors can begin. Additionally, please remember to include the appropriate Bankrutpcy Code Section or Rule in the fee application. If this information is missing, a filing deficiency may be
Change to Trustee's Document Delivery Portal
As of May 6, 2024, the Trustee's Document Delivery Portal has updated. EPIQ sent an email to all Users advising of the need to reset their password. Dont worry, the same password may be used, but because of the upgrade, the password will need reset. If you do not see the EPIQ email, please review your Spam/Junk folder. If you still did not receive an email after viewing all possible folders, please contact EPIQ directly at DeliveryPortalSupport@epiqglobal.com or (888) 374-2713. Note: If you have the Trustee's Document Deliver Portal bookmarked on your browser, please remember to update it once the password has been
For Attorneys Sending Documents to the Trustee
Debtor attorneys must use the Trustee's secure Document Delivery Portal for sending case documents and correspondence related to those documents to the Trustee. If you have not yet registered for the Document Delivery Portal, please contact the Trustee's office so that an invitation may be sent to you. You must use the invitation email for registering. You cannot register through the
Authorization for Electronic Funds Transfer
Creditors may receive their monthly disbursements via an electronic funds transfer (EFT) instead of a check through the mail. Chapter 13 attorneys may also take advantage of EFT for receiving their allowed attorney fees. To sign up for electronic disbursements, click on the Electronic Funds Transfer button located on the home page of this
