Investigations – will any investigations into my financial affairs be made?

Your Bankruptcy Trustee will undertake a full investigation into your financial affairs leading up to your bankruptcy.  These investigations will focus on:

  • Any assets sold or transferred prior to bankruptcy (up to 5 years);
  • Any assets purchased but not disclosed; or
  • Any excessive expenditure made prior to bankruptcy.

Your Bankruptcy Trustee may ask you to explain any transaction or expenditure made prior to bankruptcy. If you fail to fully co-operate with your Bankruptcy Trustee, he or she may apply to extend your bankruptcy.