Chapter 7 Trustee Fee Calculator
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Legal Basis:
11 U.S. Code § 326(a):
- 25% of the first $5,000
- 10% of the next $45,000
- 5% of the next $950,000
- 3% of any amount above $1,000,000
Relevant Case Law:
In re McKinney
, 383 B.R. 490 (Bankr. N.D. Cal. 2008): Strict application of § 326(a) tiers unless reduced by court.
In re Biskup
, 236 B.R. 332 (Bankr. N.D. Ohio 1999): Trustee fees limited to statutory cap; actual benefit to estate considered.