California Banking Questions & Answers
Q: Is there a way to find a copy of check that was supposedly cashed in 1987?
I called my place of employment where I would have gotten my pension check from. I called Merryl Lynch also, the distributor of check and they had no record. This would have been in 1987. Please assist. I only know they said it was a check from Bank of America. Thank you.
Knowing banks and bankers as well as I do, I am sure there is a copy of this check somewhere--or perhaps the original cancelled check is buried beneath 100 tons of stuff kept in storage by the bankers--who keep everything forever.
So, yes, there might be a way to find a copy; however, the... Read more »
Q: There were overdraft fees charged by my bank due to bounced check from the employer. Can I ask employer to pay the fees?
The paycheck was around $1,800 and it was bounced. Due to that fact, bank charged me $35 of penalty. Also, there were few overdraft charges due to unannounced and bounced paycheck.
Yes, you can ask your employer to reimburse you. However your employer may not do it.
Q: If someones married but separated, one them connects their bank account with the other without the other knowing and
Cleans their account out within a weeks Time. Is that legal? Even though the one is saying that the other is saying that they said it was OK to join account even though it’s a lie
Bank fraud is NEVER "legal" even if it perpetrated by the spouse of the person injured by the fraudulent acts. Now before you come back and ask if the bank can be held liable for the fraud committed by a married customer, the answer is no. However, upon proper proof the bank could possibly be held... Read more »
Q: 26 have a net worth not know about taken advantage of by family and people trying to find out truth
In a position where I'm able to sue people who took advantage if know the truth I got answers I'm tired of my living situation and people making false statements againts me
There is nothing about your question and facts that makes enough sense for lawyers to respond.
Q: How do you petition the court to rule other intent under ca probate code 5302 subdivision a
I have a will that states that my mothers joint bank accounts her half of the community property is mine. The law states that joint bank accounts pass to the survivor unless there is other intent which her will clearly states as well as the letter to my father saying that there joint accounts were... Read more »
There isn't a form for that. You would have to draft a petition on pleading paper. Does the will specifically mention the joint account? Ordinarily, a will does not override a joint account.
Q: how to petition court to determine ownership of decedents joint bank accounts
California rules right of survivorship in jointly held bank accounts unless clear and convincing evidence shows other intent by decedent. What forms do I need to file to ask the court to make a ruling on my mothers jointly held bank account when I have a will that says she leaves nothing to her... Read more »
You have already asked this question, and at least two lawyers have already responded. If you do not agree with the opinions of the two experienced lawyers then you should hire a probate lawyer to help you.
Q: How can I research a loan company to see if they are legitimate? I can't find anything on basic internet searches.
I have a name and offer contract. I was contacted by phone and approved before I received the "offer contract". Questions arise due to the payment amount stated does not compute correctly with the stated interest rate and months of loan agreement, also they are asking for a "collateral payment" of... Read more »
If you have to ask whether an internet bank is legitimate or not, it probably isn't.
Q: Chap 7. Wife not filing. Joint Citi checking w $5600 on line of credit. It's current. Can Citi offset if stays current?
Since it is a joint debt, can we exclude it from the BK and continue making payments on it?
We want to keep her strong credit completely clean.
Is there any reason to close the joint account?
Take her off all accounts if you want to keep her credit strong.
Q: I was a victim of a Social Security scam. I withdrew 25K in cash and deposited it via bitcoin. Can I get my funds back?
Someone called me pretending to be a Social Security officer and claimed that my SSN was linked to drug trafficking, money laundering, and that there was a warrant out for my arrest. He had an accomplice that spoofed his caller ID to make it look as though he was calling from my local Department.... Read more »
Probably not. Thousands of gullible Americans fall prey to "get rich quick" scams like this every day of the week. If you have the name or any other information about who any of these scammers are--or the names of the banks involved--there are experienced lawyers who can try to trace the scammers... Read more »
Q: Will bank call loan due if I put my house that still has a mortgage into an irrevocable trust?
I put my house that still has a mortgage into an irrevocable trust, with the beneficiaries/trustee as my daughter. My lawyer sent out the deed transfer/paperwork to the county a few days ago.. will the bank know of the transfer and will they call the loan due because of it? I've always paid my... Read more »
Banks do not usually review public records to look for transfers like this. Banks are more concerned with receiving their mortgage payments. As long as the payments are received on time, even if paid through the trust, rather than you, there should not be a problem. The problem would arise if... Read more »
Q: Car bill & paycheck electronic deposit/deduct from bank on last business day of month-bank overdraft fee still charged
I’m asking bank to reimburse...is this a legal issue if they do not?
It won't be a "legal issue" if the bank reimburses you. Suggestion: Change the date of you electronic car payment.
Q: The judge didn't appoint a guardian ad litem my lawyer ask for it they never said he could cash my checks what do I do
Judge stated that guardian only gave rides help with housing health care mange money he doesn't give me my checks I'm homeless no doctor need meds
If the WCJ did not appoint a guardian then you have none and you should be cashing your checks, not someone else. Speak to the WC carrier and demand that the checks be sent directly to you. If someone then takes the checks and cashes them, it is a matter for the district attorney.
Q: Is this real or made up cause the internet has been kind of off with information just freely wandering ?!
Is what real?
Q: My mother passed she has multiple bank accounts but only one is joint account with my father.
Obviously under California law my father is entitled to the funds in the joint bank account because his name is also on it. But if there is no will or the other accounts are not listed in the trust is he also entitled to 100% of the funds in the personal savings and checking accounts?
When someone dies intestate (without a Will), then their property is divided per the statute.
The surviving spouse inherits all community property.
The spouse and children share the separate property of the deceased, with the surviving spouse getting at least one-third no matter how... Read more »
Q: Wells Fargo seeking to hire seven new lawyers
This is not a Wells Fargo cafeteria job board. This a professional blog where experienced lawyers answer general legal questions from the public about many different situations, such as whether they can sue there bank for intentional fraud and other crimes committed in the name of making more... Read more »
Q: I’m concerned about privacy and not announcing filing for bankruptcy with my roommate. Could I receive mail from Court a
From Court at my attorneys business address?
Yes.
Q: If you purchase something from a company and they do not send you your merchandise or refuse to can you prosecute?
What if it’s been done to at least 418 people that have reported it on the BBB? And they are still getting away with it?
You cannot "prosecute." But you certainly can sue the business that is stealing money from customers.
Q: Shareholder for my corporation withholding clients information. Can he do that?
I own a company that was turned into a corporation. The shareholder owns 80%. This shareholder also owns his own company in the same industry so it betters his chances at booking jobs. He is withholding information on clients and not giving any information to them or my self on where abouts. Some... Read more »
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Q: Wat is IAEA powers & gettin bonded mean? I'm Admn.of estate and had previously asked how can i use money frm block acct?
Generally speaking only people who have not planned end up with a blocked account and without full IAEA authority. I typically see this done by pro pers and by lawyers who don't know what they are doing. There are other situations but that's a generalization by me.
IAEA means the... Read more »
Q: Caretaker had affidavit. Does that give her rights to my moms bank accounts and safe deposit box and jewels etc?
Im barely thinking about this stuff now. I wonder why the bank stuff never was mentioned among other things? The probate case only included houses but she owned other things of value too that were not mentioned and I don't know why I wasn't thinking about it then until now that few years have past.... Read more »
You may be referring to what attorneys often call a Small Estate Affidavit ("SEA"). If an SEA is made fraudulently, there can be consequences as set out in Cal. Prob. Code § 13110. But you need to hurry to a local attorney because you may have already "blown" the statute of limitations.... Read more »
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