Understanding the Role of Idaho Bankruptcy Trustees
The Idaho bankruptcy trustee is automatically appointed when you file for bankruptcy. The trustee plays a crucial role in safeguarding your bankruptcy estate, which encompasses all of your assets.
A key responsibility of the trustee is to distinguish between exempt assets and non-exempt assets. Exempt assets are those protected by law and you get to keep them, while non-exempt assets may be liquidated by the trustee to distribute among your creditors.
Beyond managing assets, the trustee administers your entire bankruptcy case. This includes conducting the 341 Meeting of Creditors, a vital step where your financial disclosures are reviewed, and any concerns are addressed. If the trustee suspects fraud, they have the authority to take legal action to recover assets and maintain the integrity of the bankruptcy estate.
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustees
In Chapter 7 cases, their focus is on liquidating non-exempt assets, whereas in Chapter 13, the Idaho bankruptcy trustee oversees the debtor’s repayment plan. It’s important to distinguish the bankruptcy trustee, a private individual administering your case, from the Office of the U.S. Trustee, a Department of Justice entity that supervises bankruptcy trustees to ensure compliance with their obligations.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees
Patrick J. Geile
953 South Industry Way
Meridian, ID 83642
E-mail: PGeile@foleyfreeman.com
Phone: (208) 947-1575
Timothy R. Kurtz
P.O. 956
Boise, ID 83702
E-mail: trk@kurtztrustee.com
Phone: (208) 287-8125
Fax: (208) 287-8130
Kimberly L. Stevens
1104 Country Hills Drive
Suite 750
Ogden, UT 84403
E-mail: Trustee@utlegal.net
Phone: (801) 393-5555
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee
Kathleen Ann McCallister
P.O. Box 1150
Meridian, ID 83680
E-mail: kam@kam13trustee.com
Phone: (208)922-5100
Fax: (208)922-5599
Information regarding the Idaho Bankruptcy Courts can be found via this link.
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You can learn more about filing for bankruptcy and the bankruptcy petition via this link. Information on the bankruptcy court system, contact information for trustees, and your state’s exemptions can be found here. The federal bankruptcy exemptions are listed here.
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