What is a bankruptcy trustee
What is a bankruptcy trustee in Houston, Texas? This article is addressed to the chapter 13 trustee program in Houston, Texas. Your Chapter 13 case is assigned to a Trustee by the US Bankruptcy Court. In the Southern District of Texas there are assigned only two trustees to oversee the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases. Once assigned to a trustee after the filing of your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy your Chapter 13 trustee is responsible for accepting your bankruptcy payments and distributing the funds to your creditors according to your plan. Based on your employment you may have a wage order or automatic bank deduction. Both of the trustees’ websites below have an access portal which can give you real-time information regarding the status of your case. Clients are encouraged to utilize this service since it provides the most accurate and current information.
Specific responsibilities of the United States Trustees include:
- Appointing and supervising private trustees who administer Chapter 7, 12, and 13 bankruptcy estates (and serving as trustees in such cases where private trustees are unable or unwilling to serve);
- Taking legal action to enforce the requirements of the Bankruptcy Code and to prevent fraud and abuse;
- Referring matters for investigation and criminal prosecution when appropriate;
- Ensuring that bankruptcy estates are administered promptly and efficiently, and that professional fees are reasonable;
- Appointing and convening creditors’ committees in Chapter 11 business reorganization cases;
- Reviewing disclosure statements and applications for the retention of professionals; and
- Advocating matters relating to the Bankruptcy Code and rules of procedure in court.
Southern District of Texas http://www.13network.com/huphome.htm
David G. Peake Payment Address: David G. Peake Chapter 13 Trustee PO Box 2158 Memphis, TN 38101-2158ePay Payments – Contact your case manager for eligibility.Mailing Address: 9660 Hillcroft, Suite 430Houston, TX 77096 [email protected] |
William E. HeitkampPayment Address: William E. Heitkamp Chapter 13 Trustee PO Box 740 Memphis, TN 38101-0740Mailing Address: 9821 Katy Freeway, Suite 590 Houston, TX 77024Phone: (713)722-1200 Fax: (713)722-1211 |
Our toll-free telephone number is at 1-866-912-9832. You need to learn about all of your options including information about credit, debt, bill consolidation services and federal bankruptcy law. Please call us at 1-866-912-9832 so that we can discuss your case. You can also visit our web site: www.busby-lee.com. Our attorney fees are reasonable, competitive, and court- approved. It is important that you call us soon. Our office is conveniently located near the Galleria and Highway 59 on Hillcroft between Richmond and Westheimer. Call us toll-free at 1-866-912-9832 for directions to our office.
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