Trustee playing games?

[justbroke]

Based on the way that the trustees get a "commision". If there were some assets, especially when the debtor is willing to buy the asset back (equity in a car, etc.). Wouldn't this be a little incentive for the trustee to give you the benefit of the doubt if you were on the fence regarding meeting the Chap 7 requirements?

Please read my post above. The (panel) Trustee has absolutely nothing to do with dismissing a case. Things related to the actual administration of who gets Chapter 7 discharges, is left to the Office of the United States Trustee (UST).

This is a separation of powers and duties that work! That's why I don't think we need to bother the way this system is operating.

[BCA2009]

That makes more sense!

[frogger]

In my thoughts a trustee should be as impartial as a judge.

This is why you didn't understand. A trustee is not a judge. A trustee is a trustee and is there for the best interests of the creditors.

[msm859]

Well it looks like I am also caught up in this. Filed on 9/29/10 - 341 not until 11/24. Got a call from my attorney today trustee is already questioning if my business has any goodwill value - sole proprietor personal services -- trustee mentioned $5k maybe to abandon. There is zero "goodwill" value, if I walked out tomorrow could not sell. Seems though the trustee is looking at trying to make a quick $1250. Attorney says they could file a motion to abandon - $900.00. It seems like pure extortion to me.