Bankruptcy is a common scenario in the US and if you or someone in your friends and family are going to go through the similar process, then knowing what it is about is a good idea.
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.