If you miss the meeting of creditors, you run the risk of your bankruptcy petition being dismissed. There is a possibility that your case will not be dismissed, but that depends on several factors. If you are going to miss the meeting, you must notify your bankruptcy trustee immediately. The meeting might be rescheduled depending on the circumstances of why you cannot attend. If you have a medical or family emergency, a serious medical condition, a natural disaster occurs, you become incarcerated, or you are actively serving in the military, your trustee will most likely continue with your bankruptcy case. If you are unable to attend the meeting of creditors, your trustee could also give you the option to attend the meeting via telephone.