Middlesex Massachusetts Sample Letter for Discharge of Debtor and Order Approving Trustee's Report of No Distribution and Closing Estate [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Bankruptcy Clerk's Office] [United States Bankruptcy Court] [Middlesex, Massachusetts] RE: [Case Number] Dear [Bankruptcy Clerk's Office], I am writing to request the discharge of the debtor and the order approving the trustee's report of no distribution and closing of the estate in the bankruptcy case referenced above. Please find enclosed the required documents and supporting evidence for your consideration. 1. Cover Letter: The cover letter provides a concise overview of the purpose of the letter, identifies the case number, and states the specific request for discharge and estate closure. 2. Bankruptcy Trustee's Report: This report is prepared by the bankruptcy trustee, detailing the various aspects of the debtor's case, including assets, liabilities, financial transactions, and potential distributions to creditors. The trustee's report must clearly indicate that there are no assets available for distribution among creditors. 3. Debtor's Petition for Discharge: The debtor's petition for discharge is a formal document completed by the debtor, requesting the court to grant them a discharge from their bankruptcy obligations. This document should be included as part of the discharge request package. 4. Discharge Order: The discharge order is a court-issued document that confirms the debtor's successful completion of the bankruptcy process and relieves them from any further personal liability for the discharged debts. 5. Notice of Intent to Close the Estate: This notice serves as a declaration by the trustee confirming that all necessary trustee activity has been completed, and there are no funds to distribute to the creditors. 6. Affidavit of No Distribution: The affidavit of no distribution is a sworn statement by the trustee affirming that there are no funds available for distribution to the creditors and that the estate should be closed. 7. Proof of Service: A proof of service document should be included, demonstrating that all parties of interest have been appropriately notified regarding the discharge request and the closure of the estate. I kindly request that you review the enclosed documents and consider granting the discharge of the debtor and the order approving the trustee's report of no distribution and closing the estate. Should you require any further information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided contact details. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to receiving the discharge order and closure notice in due course. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Case Number]