Insolvency Trustee FAQ

Most asked questions regarding insolvency trustees
A Trustee is a responsible party appointed by the Superintendent of Bankruptcy to administer an insolvency process. Trustees have a wide range of duties and responsibilities, including helping debtors and creditors understand their rights under the law; assessing assets and liabilities; developing plans for paying debts through liquidation or restructuring; administering payments to creditors in accordance with approved plans; maintaining records of all activities throughout the process; and providing oversight over insolvency Ontario proceedings.
Insolvency Trustee FAQ
Trustees are required to be impartial and maintain strict confidentiality, which may lead to questions about what they can do in certain situations. Some of the most frequently asked questions regarding insolvency Trustees in Ontario include:
What is an insolvency Trustee?
An insolvency Trustee is a professional appointed by the Superintendent of Bankruptcy to administer insolvency proceedings. The Trustee’s role includes understanding their rights under the law; assessing assets and liabilities; developing plans for paying debts through liquidation or restructuring; administering payments to creditors in accordance with approved plans; maintaining records of all activities throughout the process; and providing oversight over bankruptcy proceedings.
Is an insolvency Trustee impartial?
Who can be an Insolvency Trustee?
What does an Insolvency Trustee do?

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