In bankruptcy cases a bankruptcy trustee is a court-appointed impartial officer who is charged with administering the debtor's estate. The trustee is appointed by the Department of Justice's United States Trustee and serves as a representative of creditors and protects their interests both in cases filed under Chapter 13 and Chapter 7.
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