Trustee Info

[CANTDOIT]

Has anybody used an attorney that is also a trustee ?? If you have how was your experience?? Is there any pros or cons with choosing one that is both? One more thing where can i get a list of trustees in my county (I'm in Orange County California) Thank you

[JRScott]

I didn't use one but others have. It is important not to meet with all the trustees of your area, if you approach them for consultation they can't act as trustee of your bk estate. I'm not sure where you can get a list.

[HereInOhio]

http://www.usdoj.gov/ust/eo/private_trustee/locator/index.htm#TOC

This was a list that I was given on here. These are just for trustees so you'll have to find out if they are lawyers as well (kind of cross reference names as you look for lawyers).

[southernbelle]

I didn't use one either. I met with one, but I didn't like him very much. He didn't seem to have the time to meet with me and palmed me off on his asst. that didn't know very much. I was pretty disappointed, so I chose not to use him.

One advantage is they have insider information that other attys. don't. They will know first hand what your paperwork will need to have in it so that your case will go smoothly.

One disadvantage is every Trustee is different. In my district, we have 3 chapter 7 trustees and the one I have is the most thorough whereas the other two are very laid back.

Don't meet with all of the trustee/atty's in your area. You don't want to paint yourself into a corner.

[chaser18]

I am filing chapter 13 in feb. 09 my attorney told me to file my tax return, and spend it. I should keep good reciepts. I thought tax refund count as income on the means test?

[Mi Bankruptcy]

I found out the law firm my trustee belongs to and contacted their firm and they referred me to an attorney.

[okiemom2008]

I found out the law firm my trustee belongs to and contacted their firm and they referred me to an attorney.

how do you know who your trustee will be before filing? Do they go buy counties? I am filing in a different town than where I live.

[TEW]

I found out the law firm my trustee belongs to and contacted their firm and they referred me to an attorney.

My first trustee excused himself because i had a consult with him

[Mi Bankruptcy]

how do you know who your trustee will be before filing? Do they go buy counties? I am filing in a different town than where I live.

You need to find out what district your city belongs to. For Michigan they have Eastern and Western. I looked up the trustee's name for the district. I then "googled" the trustee's name and found they were associated to one particular law firm. I called the law firm. They said they no longer represent debtors. However, they would be happy to refer me to an attorney. They offered two attorneys. I met with both of them Plus, one that I found.

My whole thought was to find an attorney that could do their paper correctly and not forget stuff. He has missed some stuff. However, thanks to this board and reading people experiences I was able to cover to spot inaccuries.