---
title: "Check which bankruptcy proof of debt to lodge"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/debt-recovery-and-civil-enforcement/check-which-bankruptcy-proof-of-debt-to-lodge"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A46-TM20261022-13"
practice_area: "Debt Recovery & Civil Enforcement"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Check which bankruptcy proof of debt to lodge

> 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.…

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/debt-recovery-and-civil-enforcement/check-which-bankruptcy-proof-of-debt-to-lodge  
Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Debt Recovery & Civil Enforcement](https://ailawframework.com/practice/debt-recovery-and-civil-enforcement.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| 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 / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Source-by-source verification**

Trace relied-on content to independent sources and check for relevant material the output has missed.

- What the AI does: 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 does: The lawyer decides whether a proof is required, which trustee holds the estate, what debt and supporting material are included, and settles anything lodged.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Practical workflow informed by the linked primary sources; the traffic light and working checks are editorial guidance, not a court classification.
- Why: The level reflects what the work is, the consequence of an error, and how much of the output the lawyer must independently re-derive.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Lodge a proof only if the trustee asks. AFSA says a creditor needs to lodge a proof of debt only if the trustee asks.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. This is a proof in a bankruptcy. It is not a proof of debt in a liquidation.
5. Acceptance of the proof, and any dividend, is the trustee's. Do not say a dividend will be paid.

## Notes

- 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.

## Sources

- [AFSA, Proof of debt - Form 8](https://www.afsa.gov.au/professionals/resource-hub/forms/proof-debt-form-8) (checked 2026-10-22)

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/debt-recovery-and-civil-enforcement/check-which-bankruptcy-proof-of-debt-to-lodge/united-states.md) | Yellow |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*