- Instructor: Attorney Bob Schaller
- Lectures: 2
Understanding the Role of the Bankruptcy Trustees
The generic noun “trustee” can be confusing for those less familiar with the bankruptcy system. The term “trustee” can refer to either a United States trustee or a Chapter 7 “panel” trustee. The role of both trustees is discussed in this course.
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United States Trustees
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Chapter 7 Panel Trustees
Reviews
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Carver35
This course teaches the difference between the United States Trustees and the Chapter 7 panel trustee. They have different roles in a bankruptcy case.
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