Q: Can someone take a business from you if they signed the paperwork for you?
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If someone signed the paperwork for the formation of a business on your behalf, it raises concerns about the legal ownership and authority over the business. In business matters, signatures on important documents typically represent consent, authority, and acceptance of responsibilities. If the person who signed the paperwork did so without your explicit authorization, it might lead to questions about the validity of the business formation.
To address this situation, you should take immediate steps to clarify the circumstances surrounding the signature and, if necessary, consult with a business attorney. They can guide you on the appropriate legal actions to rectify the situation, which may involve challenging the validity of the documents or seeking legal remedies to assert your rightful ownership and control over the business.
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