US Trustee's - who are they?

[gophermn]

Can anyone explain to me what goes on at a US Trustee's office? I mean, once my trustee at court has declared No Assett - does that get overturned by the US Trustee?

Do they "really" look at your case with a fine-toothed comb? Or do you think the US Trustee's are becoming overwhelmed with BK cases and can not keep up?

Is it the US Trustee who says, "this guy should be a CH13 not CH7"

I am just trying to figure out who these people are? Are the Gov't employees? Attorneys? IRS Agents?

[DivorceRuinedMe]

They are government employees - federal employees. They have the right to switch your case to a 13, yes, and they also look to make sure that the local trustee did everything correctly on your case if they so desire. They have more power than the local trustees. They can file objections to your discharge (727 actions) and ask for more documentation at any point in the process. For me, it was the thing I was worried about most happening (the US trustee getting involved) and it did! Thankfully, I think I'm okay with the whole situation but I'm not for sure YET.

[HHM]

US trustees are part of the Dept. of Justice. They are licensed attorneys and federal employees and as DRM pointed out, their role is to enforce the BK laws and supervise the BK system.

[magyar123]

US trustees are part of the Dept. of Justice. They are licensed attorneys and federal employees and as DRM pointed out, their role is to enforce the BK laws and supervise the BK system.

And of course political, since 2001 mainly Republican, hacks.

[treehugger1]

Lol

[leftyf]

US Trustee

My attorney said the US Trustee audited my case before my 341? Does that sound right? He said he handled the whole thing for me and everything was fine. Will the US Trustee be looking at my case again, or is that probably it?
Thanks,
Lefty

[HHM]

The US trustees take a brief look at all cases. After that initial review, they may flag one for an Audit for Cause (i.e. something is wrong with the petition), and the computer system will flag 1/250 case for random audit.

[lrprn]

Everything you ever wanted to know about the US Trustees - http://www.usdoj.gov/ust/eo/bapcpa/index.htm