An indispensable tool for the lawyer interested in expanding their business, real estate, or environmental practice by becoming a court-appointed fiduciary in commercial matters, this book clearly explains the role of the court-appointed fiduciary, an officer and representative of the court who performs actions necessary to take custody of, preserve, manage, and ultimately, dispose of property. Whether a case involves liquidation of a debtor, recovery of fraudulently transferred assets, a deadlocked corporation, desegregation of a school system—or even review of classified documents possessed by a former United States president—the equitable remedy achieved by a court-appointed fiduciary works can be of critical importance to a case's practical outcome. The book offers a tried-and-true roadmap for lawyers interested in the powers and duties of receivers, otherwise known as special masters, who are appointed by judges to hold, manage, control, or otherwise deal with property involved in contested matters. With experience spanning over three decades, the author shares his perspectives as a court-appointed fiduciary in cases matters involving a spectrum of facts. Let him show you how to ensure that the best and most suitable remedy is designed and implemented, such that the assets involved are managed properly through to the conclusion of your case. This document-rich handbook provides candid guidance on how to obtain a court appointment, how to draft an order tailored to the needs of the case, and how to exercise your powers and duties to keep the administration of the case in line with the client's objectives. The book features an exclusive collection of documents that illustrate the mechanics of receivership in the most practical manner.