What is a chapter 13 trustee?
A chapter 13 trustee is a person appointed by the United States trustee to collect payments from the debtor, make payments to creditors in the manner set forth in the debtor s plan, and administer the debtor s chapter 13 case until it is closed. In some cases the chapter 13 trustee is required to perform certain other duties, and the debtor is always required to cooperate with the chapter 13 trustee.
A chapter 13 trustee is a person appointed by the United States trustee to collect payments from the debtor, make payments to creditors in the manner set forth in the debtor’s plan, and administer the debtor’s chapter 13 case until it is closed. In some cases the chapter 13 trustee is required to perform certain other duties, and the debtor is always required to cooperate with the chapter 13 trustee.
Upon the filing of the Chapter 13 petition, an impartial case trustee is appointed by the United States trustee to monitor the case and administer the payments under the plan. An attorney from the Chapter 13 trustee’s office will preside over your meeting of creditors to insure that you are making the payments under your plan and that it meets the requirements of law.
A Chapter 13 Trustee is a person appointed by the United States Trustee to collect payments from the debtor, make payments to the creditors in the manner set forth in the debtor’s plan, and administer the debtor’s Chapter 13 case until it is closed. In some cases the Chapter 13 Trustee is required to perform certain other duties, and the debtor is always required to cooperate with the Trustee.
