A trustee’s role is to protect creditors’ interests. They’ll oversee your filing, ensuring all necessary documents are in order and that you’re providing everything required, such as bank statements and tax returns. From there, the trustee will determine whether or not the filer is eligible for bankruptcy. In most cases, this is a simple matter.
However, there is more to being a trustee than these steps. Their job is to ensure people aren’t taking advantage of bankruptcy laws. That’s why they’ll examine their bank statements closely, checking for any suspicious activity in recent months. By doing so, they can ensure that only those who genuinely need bankruptcy protections can take advantage of them.