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Missouri Stockbroker Fraud Questions & Answers
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Real Estate Law and Stockbroker Fraud for Missouri on
Q: If an individual acquires property by fraud and the real owner was unable to locate or recover who is the true owner

The father was a cpa but the son put the property in his name using a poa assigned to the father. Unknown for some time and while trying to locate the cpa not realizing it was taken the same day of the assigned poa. True owner receiving 3266.00 through a 3 yr period for 166 acres of prime resort... View More

Jennifer Sheila Kornblum
Jennifer Sheila Kornblum
answered on Jan 9, 2019

If the son had the father's power of attorney, son had a fiduciary duty to act in father's best interest. Questions like this usually come down to what is provable in court and the credibility of the witnesses.

1 Answer | Asked in Stockbroker Fraud and Real Estate Law for Missouri on
Q: I was grossly misrepresented by my listing agent. I feel I am being taken advantage of. How can I canx

I was met by two realtors working together. They pumped me up like a car salesman as to how easy the sale would be and the price I was asking was almost guaranteed. Signed with them. 4 days later she wanted to drop the price. I agreed to on the 7th day. We dropped by 11k. She wanted to drop... View More

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Apr 23, 2018

If you feel that your broker committed a breach of duty you are free to hire an attorney and file suit. Contact a couple of attorneys, but unfortunately you might find it cost prohibitive. Some causes of action, such as Missouri's Merchandising Practices Act, however, allow a prevailing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Banking and Stockbroker Fraud for Missouri on
Q: Predatory lending?

I was seeking a personal loan to consolidate debt. I contacted personal lending group and a few hours later a group called MJM Lending (located in Florida) called and stated they were a partner of Personal Lending Group. They told me to call Compass Bank and apply for a loan because they did not... View More

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Apr 3, 2018

You state that they are trying to charge you for something without investing time. What does your written contract state as to what is due?

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