Notice Of Need To File Proof Of Claim {B2040}

B2040 (Form 2040) NOTICE OF NEED TO FILE PROOF OF CLAIM DUE TO RECOVERY OF ASSETS. This is a form that is used in bankruptcy cases to inform creditors that assets have been recovered by the trustee and that they must file a proof of claim if they wish to share in any distribution of funds from the debtor's estate. The form is typically issued after an initial notice that instructed creditors that it was not necessary to file a proof of claim. The Notice of Need to File Proof of Claim includes information such as the date by which creditors must file their proof of claim and instructions on how to obtain and file the proof of claim form. It also informs creditors that failure to file a proof of claim by the specified date may result in them not sharing in any distribution from the debtor's estate. Creditors who have already filed a proof of claim do not need to file another one. The form also notes that there is no fee for filing a proof of claim. www.FormsWorkflow.com