If you have received a “Notice of Bankruptcy Case” (Official Bankruptcy Form B309), read it carefully as this notice provides guidance to a creditor. A creditor is a person, corporation, or other entity owed money by the debtor that arose on or before the date of the bankruptcy filing. Generally, creditors may file a proof of claim by filing out the appropriate form, but the specific answer depends on many factors.

An attorney can provide information on how best to protect your interests if someone who owes you money has filed bankruptcy.