Trustee
The trustee is the official who administers your bankruptcy case for the benefit of your creditors. In Chapter 7 the trustee looks for property that no exemption protects; in Chapter 13 the trustee collects your plan payments and pays your creditors. These articles explain the role and how to work with yours.
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.
What Is a Bankruptcy Trustee?
A short introduction to the trustee: who appoints them, how the job differs between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, and where you will meet them.
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