I meet with dozens of people every month at my Brantford bankruptcy office. I do my best to answer all of their questions in plain English. However, some of the questions are complicated, and some bankruptcy concepts can be difficult to understand. So how do you know if the answers I am giving make sense? Here are my suggestions:
First, before you meet with me, do some research on your own. This site is a great place to start. Be sure to write down your questions before we meet, so you don’t forget to raise any issue.
Second, if you have a friend or family member who has gone bankrupt, ask them about their trustee. If they were pleased with their trustee’s level of service, that’s a great place to start (whether or not it was me).
Finally, when we are talking, think about what I’m saying. Does it make sense? Are you receiving clear answers to your bankruptcy questions? Do I seem interested in your situation, or am I more interested in speeding through the meeting? My days are always busy, but I do my best to spend as much time as necessary with you to answer all of your questions.
I can tell you that, like all trustees, I am licensed by the federal government. If I’m not doing my job I can lose my license, so I work hard to make sure you are getting the answers to every question you ask.
I strongly believe that you should let your judgment be your guide when deciding which trustee is going to be a good bankruptcy trustee for you. If you are not comfortable with the person you see, or you don’t believe you are getting good advice from a trustee, get a second opinion. There are many trustees in most cities in Canada, so you can talk to other ones until you find one that will be a good bankruptcy trustee for you.
To set up a meeting with me, please call my Brantford bankruptcy office at 519-770-4440, or e-mail me to set up a meeting with me personally. I’m here to answer your questions, so let’s get started.
