Winterport, ME asked in Banking for Maine

Q: A payee was appointed to manage my finances because I was scammed. How do I get control of my finances again?

Over a period of 1 1/2 years I lost everything to scammers. Several organizations were involved and saved me from eviction and auto repossession. A payee was appointed. It has been 5 months and my bills are almost caught back up. I want to run my own life but my mental health physician says he will not allow even though I am only treated for minor depression. What can I do? I have 3 direct deposits.

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Fred Bopp III
Fred Bopp III
Answered
  • Business Law Lawyer
  • Yarmouth, ME
  • Licensed in Maine

A: Hello,

I am not sure this is a banking question but, in any event, it would be helpful to have some additional information. Who is the payee that is handling all of your finances currently? How was that person appointed? Have you spoken to him or her about whether you can again control your own finances? If so, what did he or she say?

Fred Bopp

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