# The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, Paragraph 13: First trustee in bankruptcy


On the commencement date the official receiver becomes trustee of the bankrupt's estate where—
(a) a bankruptcy order was made before the commencement date; and
(b) no trustee has yet been appointed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1024/schedule/2/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-england-and-wales-rules-2016/schedule-2/paragraph-13
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