In Re Ahmed

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ROBERT G. MAYER, Bankruptcy Judge.

THIS CASE is before the court on the chapter 7 trustee’s objection to the debt- or’s claim of exemption. The debtor mailed his homestead deed to the clerk of the circuit court who received it more than five days after the conclusion of the first meeting of creditors. The question is whether the homestead deed was timely.

The first meeting of creditors was held on April 16, 2009. The homestead deed was required to be filed by April 21, 2009. 1 Va.Code (1950) § 34-17(A). On April 20, 2009, the debtor mailed his homestead deed to the clerk of…