Trustee

  • 131independent trustee — A trustee who is not related to the beneficiary of the trust and does not stand to inherit any property under the trust. Independent trustees are preferred when family members are likely to disagree over management of the trust. However,… …

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  • 132US Trustee — USA US Trustee. Also known as United States Trustee and UST. An officer of the US Justice Department appointed to assist the court in bankruptcy cases. USTs are responsible for supervising the administration of the bankruptcy cases, including… …

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