What may I expect from the Chapter 13 Trustee?

The San Jose Chapter 13 Trustee's office is open five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday.  The trustee maintains office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The Trustee follows the federal holiday schedule.  The Trustee's phone numbers are as follows:

The addresses and telephone numbers of all the bankruptcy trustees in the Northern District of California can be found here.

The Chapter 13 Trustee's main function is to administer the funds received from you.  If you have a question about your plan's receipts and disbursements, you may wish to call the Trustee's office.  Trained phone service representatives are available during office hours to answer your questions.

The Trustee is not able to talk with you personally about your case.  Her staff is familiar with the policies and guidelines of Chapter 13 and is well qualified to discuss with you any problems you may have implementing your plan.  Remember, however, that the Trustee and her staff cannot and will not give you legal advice.