Filing process
Filing a bankruptcy petition opens a federal court case with its own timetable. Within days the court notifies your creditors, the automatic stay stops most collection, and a trustee is assigned to review your paperwork. The article below explains who that trustee is and what to expect from them.
The Role of a Trustee in a Bankruptcy Case
Every case is assigned a trustee who is neither your lawyer nor the judge. Here is what Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 trustees do, and how to make your 341 meeting go smoothly.
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