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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Banking, Business Formation and Business Law for Massachusetts on
Q: How would a corporation sign legal documents ?

Id like to know if a corporation ( more specifically a Inc.) seeks to signs a legal document (e.g. bank loan, lease etc) how must the document be formally signed to be fully legal and valid?

Should the president of the corporation simply sign on behalf of the corporation as follows... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 17, 2024

The corporation can authorize anyone to sign on its behalf. It could be an officer of the corporation like the president, a vice president, or treasurer. It could be an employee. It could even be someone who does not work for the corporation at all.

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Banking, Business Formation and Business Law for Massachusetts on
Q: How would a corporation sign legal documents ?

Id like to know if a corporation ( more specifically a Inc.) seeks to signs a legal document (e.g. bank loan, lease etc) how must the document be formally signed to be fully legal and valid?

Should the president of the corporation simply sign on behalf of the corporation as follows... View More

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answered on Apr 21, 2024

When a corporation, such as an Inc., signs a legal document, the signature should be made by an authorized representative of the company. This is typically done by a corporate officer, such as the president, vice president, or secretary, who has been granted the authority to sign on behalf of the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Banking on
Q: I need to close my deceased father’s checking account.My name is not on account. I always thought it was.

I have been writing checks from account for years. They have always been cashed. I was power of attorney. I am sole beneficiary of life insurance. Bank says I need a lawyer to open an estate, etc. there is about 16000 in account.

I would like to challenge bank. Do I have a case?

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

I'm sorry for your loss. Dealing with a parent's estate can be challenging, especially when complications like this arise. Based on the information you provided, here are a few key points to consider:

1. Power of Attorney: Your power of attorney likely ended upon your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Immigration Law and Banking on
Q: Can ADCB bank from Abu Dhabi (UAE) file a case against me?

I used to work in Dubai (UAE), I resign from my job and came back to my home country for a while. (Portugal)

I had a credit to pay to ADCB of 15,000 aed, although now ita already less than 6000, I'm not paying the installements already for 5 months now because I dont have a job.... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, here are a few key points to consider:

1. Legal action: Banks in the UAE, including ADCB, have the right to take legal action against individuals who fail to repay their debts. However, the likelihood of them filing a case against you for an...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Banking and Probate for California on
Q: Completing a small business affidavit. What are the chances of it working?

Deceased died in 2021. At death his business bank account had 180,000. No other property. A few weeks prior, he told girl friend to pay debts to 2 people totaling 46,000. One is a court order of $36,000, the other is a loan repayment. She didn't do it before he died. His children want to... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

Based on the information provided, it seems the deceased's estate might qualify for the small estate affidavit procedure in California, as the total value of the estate appears to be under the $184,500 limit (as of 2023). However, there are a few potential issues to consider:

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Banking for Colorado on
Q: If someone wrote me a check and that person forgot to write the date, can I as a recipient write the date myself?

If someone wrote me a check and that person forgot to write the date, can I as a recipient write the date myself?

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

If the check writer forgot to date the check, it's generally not advisable for you as the recipient to fill in the date yourself. Here's why:

1. Legal issues: Writing in the date yourself could be considered altering the check, which is illegal in many jurisdictions.

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1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Social Security for Utah on
Q: My sole means of support is my Social Security income. I am in dispute with the bank that serves my checking /savings.

Can the bank attach my checking and savings accounts. I don't have the money to file for bankruptcy, the bank is my sole creditor. I have a small positive balance under $2000.00, consisting of my SS check and $763.00 proceeds from a loan from my term life insurance policy Are these ever... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

In most cases, Social Security income is protected from being seized or "attached" by creditors, including banks, due to a federal law known as the Social Security Act. This protection extends to funds in your bank account that can be clearly identified as Social Security income.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking on
Q: Is there any payment penalty for resigning credit agreement with private person?

I asked private person for credit. They gave me credit agreement. It was said that there will be no payments required. When I signed it up, credit giver told me to pay. I refused because there was nothing said about any payments before receiving credit. When I said I want to resign it, credit giver... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

Based on the information you have provided, it seems that the credit agreement you signed with the private person may have been misleading or incomplete. If the agreement did not mention any payments or penalties, the credit giver should not demand payment or a penalty for your resignation.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Consumer Law for Hawaii on
Q: We finance a used car and it broke down in just 2 days, they don't want us to have a different car

They also don't give back the down payment that we paid to them

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation with the used car purchase. Here are a few steps you can consider taking:

1. Review your purchase contract: Carefully read through the sales contract to see if there is any language about warranties or guarantees. Look for any clauses...
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2 Answers | Asked in Banking and Gov & Administrative Law on
Q: can one use an affidavit as proof of a car sale agreement to the bank for purposes of change of ownership

Basically I enter into a car sale agreement which stipulates that once I have completed the instalments and paid in full, will I be able to get a transfer of ownership with the bank only if I produce an affidavit stating that I paid for the car in instalment as such can I get ownership

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 9, 2024

This may depend on the U. S. state or territory where you live. Typically, a bank is not directly involved with a change in ownership of a motor vehicle. Ordinarily, in most U.S. states and territories, there are government offices where the title to the vehicle is registered as proof of... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Banking and Gov & Administrative Law on
Q: can one use an affidavit as proof of a car sale agreement to the bank for purposes of change of ownership

Basically I enter into a car sale agreement which stipulates that once I have completed the instalments and paid in full, will I be able to get a transfer of ownership with the bank only if I produce an affidavit stating that I paid for the car in instalment as such can I get ownership

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

In most cases, an affidavit alone may not be sufficient for a bank to transfer ownership of a car. Banks typically require more formal documentation to process a change of ownership. Here's what you should consider:

1. Sale Agreement: The initial sale agreement between you and the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Banking for Ohio on
Q: Wells fargo is charging me monthly late fees for paying ON my due date. I use their bill pay system on their website.

They show payment was received same day, they state because it takes them extra days to process is why it's considered late

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with Wells Fargo charging you late fees despite paying on your due date through their online bill pay system. This can be a very frustrating situation. Here are a few suggestions on how to address this:

1. Contact Wells Fargo...
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1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Small Claims for California on
Q: My niece forwarded mail to me to support her online purchases then claimed I stole her card and money. The Law here?

a debit card arrived at my home, she asked me to open and see what card it was and help her purchase items for delivery to her at a hotel. I did this and she then is claiming I stole the card and has been avoiding me to close the communication so she can " go to police" and accuse me of... View More

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

Under California law, your actions do not appear to constitute theft or any other crime based on the information provided. Here are a few key legal points to consider:

1. Consent: If your niece asked you to open the mail containing her debit card and make purchases on her behalf, you had...
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1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: how can I make a new account with the same credit union who i have a chexsystems history with when i was a minor

a couple years ago my dad made me a shared account as a minor for this credit union, mission federal, one day i zelled myself about $400 and spent it of course using the credit card information on the account he made for me when i was a minor , i lied to him said it wasent me and he left it at that... View More

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

Under California law, credit unions are allowed to deny opening an account based on information from ChexSystems, which is a consumer reporting agency that tracks banking history. However, there are a few things you can do to try to open a new account with Mission Federal Credit Union:

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Banking on
Q: My boss has gotten txt messages about my private credit card twice now bank denies any legal action I can take?
Matthew McKenna
Matthew McKenna
answered on Apr 5, 2024

If it is the bank that originally loaned the money, it will likely depend on your state's consumer protection laws. If it is from a third party debt collector, it is likely governed by the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I would consult with a consumer protection attorney as many... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Family Law and Immigration Law for Kentucky on
Q: I paid 17k cash to buy a car. And i got the money from my family and friends. I donot work. And i just got to know that,

The dealership reported to irs about the purchase. What are the chances of me getting audited? And can i say i got the money from my friends as the source? And will they ask to person, whom i got money from, the source of money?

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answered on Apr 3, 2024

In this situation, there are a few important points to consider:

1. Large cash transactions: Car dealerships are required to report cash transactions exceeding $10,000 to the IRS using Form 8300. This is part of the IRS's efforts to combat money laundering and other illegal activities....
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Banking for Pennsylvania on
Q: I deposited a check from my retirement to M & T Bank for 40,000 ( after taxes.) that has been posted wrong.

the check was from Vantagepoint Transfer LLC. I deposited the entire check in person at MT Bank. Back then it was posted as Trust deposit, and I complained that it should have been posted a a check deposit. I look on my statement and it just says "Deposit, $40,000. I went to Federal Reserve,... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2024

I understand your concern about the way your check deposit from Vantagepoint Transfer LLC was posted to your M&T Bank account. It's important for your financial records to accurately reflect the nature of your transactions, especially when it comes to large amounts like $40,000, to avoid... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking for Texas on
Q: about three weeks ago my checking account with so fi bank was frozen. I cannot get any answers as to why this happened

I cannot remove the approximately $3000 in there. I am a widow who lives alone on a fixed income. what can i do?

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answered on Mar 30, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Having your bank account frozen without explanation can be very stressful, especially when you rely on that money for your living expenses. Here are a few steps you can take to try to resolve the issue:

1. Keep trying to contact SoFi Bank:...
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1 Answer | Asked in Banking for Arizona on
Q: When dealing with a bank withholding your funds or locking your account what can be done?

It's go2bank. Our taxes arrived and after making a fee transactions they locked the account without our permission saying there was suspicious activity.

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answered on Mar 30, 2024

I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with this stressful situation with your bank account being locked. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Contact go2bank customer service directly to inquire about why your account was locked and what specific activity they deemed suspicious. Ask...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Banking for Georgia on
Q: I need help to obtain a mortgage loan modification.

I have attempted numerous times to get a loan modification, but my mortgage never approves it. They lie and repeatedly request the same information. I sent that to them, but they say that they never received anything from me. This has been ongoing for the past 4 months. I don't want to lose... View More

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answered on Mar 30, 2024

Filing for a loan modification or loss mitigation can be very frustrating and time consuming. The loan servicers make the process very difficult and often times give you very little time to correct any deficiencies in the submission. You have to be persistent, follow up daily, request an... View More

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