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answered on Apr 18, 2017
You may need to hire an attorney to handle these issues. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More 
answered on Mar 3, 2017
I see no legal basis for that. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
Me and my business partner together met people interested to loan money in our company. He later received money from them and spent it away on his personal stuff. He later setup the business account in the bank with just 10% of the money. He claims his expenses were legitimate, but not giving any... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
There are a few facts missing. How is your partnership structured? Are you also liable for the loan?
Assuming you were partners and you are also liable for the loan you would have a cause of action for conversion, fraud, breach and possibly breach of fiduciary duty.
Investment broker recommends an investment that turns out to be a fraudulent scheme and broker knew or should have known the project was a scam.
answered on Feb 12, 2017
You may be able to sue for negligence, if not fraud (since you say the broker "knew"). More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
A potential landlord has told me he looked into my bank account and saw my balances however he is still asking for statements.
answered on Feb 10, 2017
This may be part of a rental application to verify your assets. See: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/looking.shtml
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- but my daughter in law hasn't paid the mortgage in a couple of months. Am I still allowed to put it on the market?
answered on Jan 18, 2017
Do you own the house? More information is needed here. If the mortgage falls into default, of course it could become quite difficult to sell the house with that on the record. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website.... View More
My wife has not worked until recently for the last 8-10 years, but got 10K credit line from BOA (we used her card to pay for vacations). When kids were born 6 yrs ago she developed strong drinking habits, but very time I tried to restrict her access to our bank account she were getting out HER... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2017
You can't dictate others' spending habits, but you may be able to file for custody rights based on her drinking issues. If you're still married, you may consider signing a separate property agreement with her to keep her debts separate from yours. The best first step is an Initial... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2017
If they in fact lied to you, they may have committed fraud and violated various banking and Business & Professions laws. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2017
You'll have to seek a modification of the terms of the mortgage with the bank, which will potentially lead to a loan refinance. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about... View More
I am also a benificary and trustee.
answered on Feb 12, 2017
Quite possibly, yes, but have a lawyer review the estate documents. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
I had paid my utility bill using my personal account, and didn't realize that I didn't have the full sum in that account. When the check began to process, the bank pulled money from my joint account with my husband to cover the amount that was overdrawn in my personal one. The amount in... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
Have a lawyer review the transaction carefully. Your details are a bit vague. Your banking terms and conditions should clarify your questions. Similarly your agreement with the utility company should also be reviewed. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The... View More
Wells Fargo says it does need to be recorded or they will not accept it but we have been using it for 8 years not recorded, with all her other financial institutions
answered on Sep 12, 2016
If it is notorized, then you could record it with the county recorder. Certain acts require the durable power of attorney to be recorded, and even if not required, a financial institution could require that it be recorded in order to honor its terms.
Good afternoon,
My question is what is the statute of limitations for a law suit against a bank? My mom lost our home due to employees stealing from her. They stole my moms mortgage payment or payments not too sure on that. She lost our house due to that problem. But she has proof of... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
See: http://www.courts.ca.gov/9618.htm
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I purchased 2 retail installment contracts from my friend who sells high end vacuums. He couldn't get them financed so I said I would buy the contracts and take over them. I contacted the customers and informes them of the new assignment. But do I need a special license? I don't want to... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2016
Check with the California Consumer Affairs Department and your city. The information presented herein is for general purposes only. It is not intended to, and may not be construed as legal, tax or accounting advice. Neither is it intended for solicitation purposes. For specific advice, please... View More
Just a month ago, a local San Diego "Firestone" tires shop secured for me (via their shop phone) a circa $1000 "CFNA" (Credit First) credit card to pay for vehicle repairs on my Ford van. Good. Great. Very nice. However, now CFNA has told me that they will accept my first... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
What are the terms to which you agreed when applying for and/or accepting this credit card? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2017
See: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/rules-regulations-business-public-restrooms-68740.html
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Can I give a loan with reasonable interest to my own LLC? I would fund the loan with my own personal money and my LLC would pay me back over time with funds from business earnings. Would I need a promissory note or other document for this?
answered on Dec 24, 2016
Generally, an LLC is a separate entity and you should adhere to all formalities in dealing with it. The information presented herein is for general purposes only. It is not intended to, and may not be construed as legal, tax or accounting advice. Neither is it intended for solicitation purposes.... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2016
None that I know of. Most banks want you to do paperless statements anyway and most people seem to like them for the convenience. If you're talking about a billing dispute of some kind, that might be different in terms of paperwork the bank has to provide you.
Hello, I am helping someone figure this out, and they are receiving a large sum of money from Iran that is being transferred to the US, via a Dubai wire transfer.
We have found he is required to file the IRS form 3520. Is there any special treasury form or anything similar he is also... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2016
The IRS Form should be sufficient for a gift from a non-resident alien. However, they should obtain proper documents to substantiate the gift, if questioned. If the donor is a US person ( as I find out to be the case every now and then), they must consult an OFAC attorney for compliance with the... View More
Husband had mortgage with wells fargo. I had an account with them and a credit card. Husband could not afford to make mortgage payment so wells fargo charged me on my credit card for it. This all led to a chain of events with us finally loosing our house and being sent to collection for this.
answered on Aug 11, 2016
Unless you authorized them in your credit card or mortgage agreement to process that payment, then no. Bank contracts sometimes have clauses in them that say you authorize them to make certain payments on your behalf if certain conditions are met. This may be what happened. But you need to make... View More
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