I gave him POA already

answered on Aug 25, 2023
Using a Power of Attorney (POA) to manage your financial affairs is a legal way to grant someone else the authority to act on your behalf. However, it's important to ensure that the actions taken under the POA are within the bounds of the law and the terms specified in the POA document.... View More
A friend of mine is in college and she tried to get a loan to pay for college, but apparently because her mother is in debt, she isn't able to get a loan.
Edit; this person is 21, She tried to take out a loan originally but they claimed that since her direct family member (her... View More

answered on Jul 18, 2023
I agree with Ms. Lipan's short take, but there's more, of course.
Your question raises a plenitude of issues, most of them not questions of law:
With almost all of the nation's banks attempting to beef up their respective capital coffers, and the Fed causing not just... View More
He has been implicated in South Africa and has asked me to pay his bills and send him money through his own bank. Can this have legal ramifications for me and if so how can I keep myself safe or offer safe/legal alternatives to him.

answered on Jul 9, 2023
You are right to be concerned about it. Your father's request may or may not have legal ramifications for you, depending on exactly what legal trouble he's in. Also, even if it's not a legal problem for you, you'd likely need a power of attorney executed by your father to... View More
I must make a statement that I do not intend to make this house my personal residence. This is an interest only loan for 1 year. When I pay this loan off are the terms still valid?

answered on May 7, 2023
I suspect that the statement they want you to sign is to protect the lender from your later claiming the property as your homestead. If you default and they have to sue you and get a judgment against you, a claim of homestead would make it difficult to levy upon the property in order to collect... View More
If I have a judgement against me can they take all her money. I was recently in a care accident and the other driver has obtained an attorney.

answered on Apr 22, 2023
Do you mean "on" her accounts as a joint account holder or only as a benefiary? Or are you a trustee, whose sole function is to administer a trust? That makes a difference. If you're a joint account holder, a portion of the funds may be at risk of you're not exempt from... View More
If I have a judgement against me can they take all her money. I was recently in a care accident and the other driver has obtained an attorney.

answered on Apr 22, 2023
If you had automobile insurance, the insurance company should obtain an attorney to defend you against this claim.
If a judgment is entered against you, and the judgment creditor garnishes the bank accounts, you will want to file a claim of exemption. At the exemption hearing, you would... View More
If I have a judgement against me can they take all her money. I was recently in a care accident and the other driver has obtained an attorney.

answered on Apr 22, 2023
Sorry, typo in my last answer, 4th sentence: "... at risk of you're not exempt..." should read: "...at risk IF you're not exempt..."
Hello,
I am writing to kindly request a legal advice regarding sanctions restrictions that may apply to bank accounts of a citizen of Russian Federation.
The case is as follows:
A citizen of Russian Federation has bank accounts in banks in Europe and in the USA.
1.... View More

answered on Apr 4, 2023
This is not the forum where you can type up specific legal questions, and receive free legal advice. As a lawyer, I may provide some direction, however. For instance, why are you asking these questions? Have your accounts been closed? Have the US banks cite to any laws pursuant to which they closed... View More
I'm basically want to hire myself and attorney that I can pay monthly payments to and I can go over all of my different practice areas and I believe they need attention it's too many things done to me wrong over the course of my life I understand there's a statue of limitations for... View More

answered on Mar 2, 2023
If you're interested in hiring an attorney, you can search for attorneys in your area who specialize in the relevant practice areas for your potential lawsuits. Many attorneys offer free initial consultations, so you can discuss your potential cases and payment options during that meeting. You... View More
I'm asking this for my girlfriend (It's a distant relationship, she is from the US and I'm from Germany ) because we need the inheritance money that she got from her father to pay for medical expenses (a lawyer already handled the money, she just needs to open the account).

answered on Feb 7, 2023
One option is to execute (sign with formalities) a Power of Attorney giving your girlfriend the power to open an account in your name. It's unclear from your post whether you are currently in Germany. If you are, and the account needs to be opened in Florida, you'd need to have the... View More
The bank says I need a court order to close it. Balance is roughly $3,000. How do I get a court order?

answered on Dec 30, 2022
Actually, a court order might not be necessary. Call the bank's attention to Florida Statute 735.303 and send them an affidavit as set forth in that statute. The statute can be accessed here:... View More

answered on Dec 1, 2022
Suppose these are the facts: Joe owns a house and has a mortgage on it. He devises the house to Sam, his friend, in his Will. Joe dies, Sam takes possession of the house. The mortgage is not paid. The bank can absolutely foreclose on the house but cannot hold Sam personally responsible for the debt.
I'm a citizen of Florida. A Brazilian company I was a partner in was stolen by forging my signature when I was out of the country. That company is now trading on the NYSE (with my forged signature). I sued and won in Brazilian Arbitration Court under UNCITRAL treaty. The judgment was to... View More

answered on Aug 4, 2022
There are a few distinct issues involved in your inquiry: the recognition of a Brazilian Arbitration Award and the attachment of US Company assets. (In order to answer, I will of course assume all the facts you stated are true unless they are contradictory.)
Even before reaching the... View More
I'm a citizen of Florida. A Brazilian company I was a partner in was stolen by forging my signature when I was out of the country. That company is now trading on the NYSE (with my forged signature). I sued and won in Brazilian Arbitration Court under UNCITRAL treaty. The judgment was to... View More

answered on Aug 4, 2022
An afterthought: you would probably not want to confirm the Brazilian Award in Florida, but in New York if the goal is to attach the assets of public companies.
My brother in laws house was foreclosed on, prior to this the mortgage company stopped cashing the payment checks (for five months) He was allowing a family member to stay in the house, and they paid $500 per month. As they didn’t have a checking account I sent the checks for them to the... View More

answered on Jul 23, 2022
DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE MORTGAGE COMPANY.
If the mortgage company wanted the money they would have accepted the $500 checks. The reason they did not accept the checks is that they wanted to foreclose and take the house (much more valuable, right?).
So THINK: Who do you believe the... View More
My brother in laws house was foreclosed on, prior to this the mortgage company stopped cashing the payment checks (for five months) He was allowing a family member to stay in the house, and they paid $500 per month. As they didn’t have a checking account I sent the checks for them to the... View More

answered on Jul 23, 2022
You have no obligation to pay anything to the mortgage company, merely an obligation to hold the funds you received from the "family member". You should pay those funds to whomever the "family member" tells you to pay. And, by the way, if the "family member"... View More

answered on Jul 16, 2022
Yes. IMO, you should be happy you are a member of the credit union. Most financial institutions are harsher than credit unions: state and federal banks just close your accounts and do not let you do any more business with them, ever.
I’m a Malaysian. Bought a land with LLC years old in Fort Myers. The land was put into an auction . Received a surplus check. But could not claim it due to it is in LLC .
I need someone to help me in claiming the surplus. What kind of lawyer do I look for . And how much is the charges?... View More

answered on Jun 29, 2022
You may be able to reinstate the LLC by paying the required amount to the Department of Corporations. If that's possible and the LLC is once again active, you may be able to negotiate the check. Checks have an expiration date, so you don't want to wait too long.
I’m a Malaysian. Bought a land with LLC years old in Fort Myers. The land was put into an auction . Received a surplus check. But could not claim it due to it is in LLC .
I need someone to help me in claiming the surplus. What kind of lawyer do I look for . And how much is the charges?... View More

answered on Jun 29, 2022
If you agree to pay a percentage of recovery you are looking at 33-40% usually if it is a contingency matter at most law offices. If the check is in your LLC name that is closed and no longer exists, you could have an attorney look into opening it up and getting it paid up with the Florida... View More
Then the land was put into auction I think. Now they gave me a surplus disbursement check . I cannot claim it directly with my name ,on my country. How can I claim the money. I was planing to open another LLC same name but my country don’t have LLC. They have LLP or BHD . Or Can I hire a lawyer... View More

answered on Jun 29, 2022
A lawyer cannot "claim" it for you, but can help you navigate this transaction. I recommend contacting the county or whomever issued you the check to re-issue it to you individually in your name. If that does not work, you may need a lawyer to figure out next steps.
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