Check which bankruptcy proof of debt to lodge
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- Record whether the trustee has asked for a proof of debt. If the lawyer marks the Official Trustee as trustee, record that AFSA's online form is the channel. If the lawyer marks a registered trustee, record that Form 8 is sent to that trustee. Do not complete the form and do not state a deadline the page does not give.
- What the lawyer must review
- The lawyer decides whether a proof is required, which trustee holds the estate, what debt and supporting material are included, and settles anything lodged.
- Written for / version
- US
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Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Do not begin AI assistance until the responsible lawyer has defined and confirmed its permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Lodge a proof only if the trustee asks. AFSA says a creditor needs to lodge a proof of debt only if the trustee asks.
- Use the online form if the Official Trustee is the trustee. Use Form 8 and send it to the trustee if a registered trustee is the trustee. The Form 8 PDF was not opened. Do not invent its fields.
- The page says a proof details how much is owed and includes supporting information. It does not state a time limit. Do not add one.
- This is a proof in a bankruptcy. It is not a proof of debt in a liquidation.
- Acceptance of the proof, and any dividend, is the trustee's. Do not say a dividend will be paid.
Sources
- AFSA, Proof of debt - Form 8 · 2026-10-22
These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.