Me and my ex recently divorced. Papers haven’t been signed but judge ruled. We still have a joint account, which the stimulus was deposited into. My ex transferred the entire amount to his own account and left me with nothing.
answered on Jan 2, 2021
What do the "papers" provide for with respect to the joint account?
We are the number one minority, We are also for our clients a tax break when they file their taxes being we are in all ladies commercial/residential company.We are going on five years flipping homes. I have got to get Some form of income to keep the last five employees I have. I have already lost... View More 
answered on Dec 13, 2020
I'm very sorry for your difficult situation, especially since it seems to have resulted from your being kind and thoughtful of your employees. You could consult with attorneys to investigate whether there is anything they might be able to do - but that could further add to your expenses - it... View More
Can the health poa also perform financial matters if someone is incompetent ?
answered on Nov 4, 2020
If you are referring to a health surrogate form the answer is no.
Is selective enforcement of policys an issue. My employer is holding me accountable for things that they are not consistently holding others accountable too. I am over the age of 40 in Florida.
answered on Nov 2, 2020
If you feel you have been discriminated against because of your race, gender national origin or because have a disability, or feel you have been retaliated against for speaking out or asserting your legal rights in the workplace, you should contact the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)... View More
The spouse is not my mother and my father did a Will with specific % distributions including me and my brother as his heirs, along with her.
answered on Oct 3, 2020
In Florida, a joint bank account held by a married couple is presumed to be held by tenants by the entireties which would mean that the account would pass directly to the surviving spouse by operation of law outside of probate. The Will typically would not control the disposition of that specific... View More
The deceased had 4 children with a previous spouse and 0 with the surviving spouse. They also bought 2 houses jointly.
answered on Oct 2, 2020
In Florida, a joint account owned by married people is presumed to be held as tenants by entireties, and typically will pass to the surviving spouse outside of probate.
social security number in their data base in order to cash a check less than $500. drawn from their bank. They refuse to cash the check unless I created a profile. I feel they are trying to invade my privacy, gathering information. Why is a driver license and a thumb print not good enough? Is... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2020
IMO, you have four choices here: (1) Agree to do what the bank wants (and have no more problems); (2) open an account at the bank and have no further problems; (3) take your checks to a check-cashing company in your area (and have big problems if any check bounces); or (4) find a friend who will... View More
and the other person withdraws the money, can I go after them to get the money back?
answered on Sep 4, 2020
It will depend on the type of joint account, the terms of the bank account, and other considerations. I will be happy to give you a free assessment should you contact my office: www.pregolawgroup.com
Sincerely,
Martin Prego, Esq.
however, I am being subjected to constant cyber attacks via my personal computer and my phone by my former employer. I am looking for an attorney to assist me with an injunction or a protection order...something to make them stop the attacks. Is this possible?
answered on Aug 17, 2020
If you are currently prosecuting an EEOC charge and have an employment lawyer assisting you then get off the Internet and call your lawyer. You CANNOT do what you think you want to do; and no Florida lawyer will help you anyway. You MUST report all of this to your employment lawyer.
THEY ARE SAYING LIKE I HAVE 4 DAYS TO RESOLVE OR FUNDS ARE SEIZED FOR UP TO 2 YEARS. MONEY MISSING, AND ASKING MY BROTHERS SIGNATURE THAT HE IS THE APT LEASE HOLDER..CAN I SUE THE BANK FOR DISCRIMMINATION? THEY CAN SEE IS FROM BENEFITS FROM UNEMPLOYMENT AND MY SCHOOL. I DO FEEL DICRIMMINATED... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Hello, based on the facts you described it is difficult to assess the situation. Banks under different laws, rules, and regulations have responsibilities to monitor, review, and act on customer's accounts to deter, detect, and report suspicious activities. During the review process, under... View More
I need some clarification on Car Bank loans and what my options are here in Florida. I tried to post my questions here but it said I have to many character but you would need to see this information to give any advice, how can I send the detailed messages for proper recommendations?
answered on Aug 5, 2020
You will have to contact and hire and attorney for their hourly fee or for a fixed fee to review the contract and advise you on any questions and issues that you might have related to the contract/purchase/loan, etc.
I submitted some photos that I had taken for prior months & now I’m told they are investigating me for bank fraud. I’m trying to find out if that’s even possible to charge me with bank fraud, if you think that it’s probable being there was like 5 photos like that & they charged me... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2020
It's not clear what you did, who are investigating you, or who told you this. You probably should consult with an attorney and in the mean time cease posting in public media.
answered on Jul 11, 2020
The simple answer is that to put a "lien" on someone's bank account you must have a control agreement between you, the account holder and the bank. This usually serves a security for a loan so there would be additional documents such as a note and an assignment of the account. The... View More
My hubby everything under LLC and partnership . I never had joint account . We are 9 years marriage. He just sold Marina Profit 500k, By the end of July about to sell His RV campground 9.7M ( will profit 4-5M for sure ) “LLC SHADY GATOR”. recently Got my citizenships. I m stay home mommy (8... View More
I would like to start a money service business specialized in money transfer overseas. Where do I start?
answered on Jun 11, 2020
The first place to start doing anything in the financial arena as a business is seeking a license to do what you want to do from the Florida Department of Financial Services in Tallahassee. Google them.
You will improve your chances of success in being approved if you hire a very... View More
Should I worry about being charged with grand theft?
answered on Jun 8, 2020
Lawyers cannot tell you what a rental car company is going to do under any set of facts. however, in general I will tell you that the quicker you return the rental car--to the same agency office where you rented it--and pay all the late fees and pay for the extra time you have been driving their... View More
A former colleagued has altered her online banking account with my email and address so they will contact me instead of her.
answered on May 31, 2020
That's odd - why would she want her bank to contact you and to send her bank statements, etc., to you instead of her? Whom is she trying to defraud? - and the fraud is causing them to take what action that will benefit her? And why are you wondering what do to - wouldn't you simply... View More
After singing and in processing used car loan agreement contract, in the same day local tampa bay dealer drop car price continue advertising price drop. Am I entitled to new car price drop, even loan contract signed,send forbank approval?? what are my options. Thanks,
answered on May 27, 2020
The (amazing) fact that the dealer lowered the price on the same used car that you were purchasing that same day has nothing to do with your transaction. The written contract you signed was complete when signed.
They called today and said they just realized this. I have been getting notices every month saying the payment was made. But now they tell me I wasn't making it and want me to pay it all back. I'm devastated. I need a new car and will have to make two payments. I have lots of out going... View More
answered on May 5, 2020
What's your question? In round numbers, somebody paid 36 months of your loan payment, and in 36 months you never realized that the payment wasn't coming out of your account? Yes, you need to pay it back. You never paid it in the first place.
Referral of a commercial real estate loan?
answered on May 1, 2020
There are not enough facts for any lawyer to answer your question. You will need to tell us WHO the person allegedly doing the referring is (not their name) and what is your interest here?
FYI generally: Banks are allowed to "pay commissions" to most any source actually referring... View More
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