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"Arizona Chapter 13 Trustee"

All plans are subject to review by an Arizona bankruptcy trustee. The duties of the trustee include reviewing cases for legal compliance, recommending confirmation, modification, conversion or dismissal, and accounting for all proceeds received from the plan.

11 U.S.C. §1302(a): "If the United States trustee appoints an individual under section 586(b) of title 28 to serve as standing trustee in cases under this chapter and if such individual qualifies under section 322 of this title, then such individual shall serve as trustee in the case. Otherwise, the United States trustee shall appoint one disinterested person to serve as trustee in the case or the United States trustee may serve as a trustee in the case."

In the matter of ARIZONA BANKRUPTCY PETITION PREPARERS, General order No. 89 issued by the U.S. District. Arizona Bankruptcy Court., July 1, 2003. 11 USC 110(k) does not permit a bankruptcy petition preparer to engage in activities "that are otherwise prohibited by law. including the rules and laws that prohibit the unauthorized practice of law." The Supreme Court of the State of Arizona has enacted amendments to its Rule 31 governing the unauthorized practice of law which became effective commencing July 1, 2003. Rule 31 sets forth the general rule that only an active member of the State Bar of Arizona may practice law in the State. The amendments also create a limited exception for certified legal document preparers provided that the services performed are in compliance with State Code of Judicial Administration, Part 7, Chapter 2, Section 7-208.

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