Imho

Receiver: An archaic term, used in common law and Civil Law countries, to designate an individual who holds and conceals stolen goods for thieves. Currently an independent individual appointed by a court to handle money or property during a lawsuit.
"Courts appoint receivers to take custody, manage, and preserve money or property that is subject to litigation so that when the final judgment is rendered, the property remains available to accomplish what has been ordered. "

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Note added at 20 dakika (2011-03-19 10:28:20 GMT)
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Oxford Dictionary of Law:
"receiver n. 1. A person appointed by ihe court to preserve and protect property that is at risk, to enable another person to obtain the benefit of rights over the property or to obtain payment of a debt if the common-law remedy is inadequate. See also equitable execution. 2. A person appointed under the terms of a 'debenture
or by the court to realize assets charged and apply the proceeds for the benefit of those entitled. Notice of appointment must be given to the Companies Registry and must appear upon business documents.

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Note added at 5 saat (2011-03-19 16:05:29 GMT)
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For the sake of argument, here's a piece about what it means to be a trustee (incudes a definition of the term by Black's Law Dictionary):

http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/10/trustee-trust-wealth-manage...