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I paid in full cash in March and it was supposed to be picked up my mid March but then everything closed, they now want me to pick it up but prom is over and I was supposed to receive it months ago. How do I get my refund.
answered on Jun 11, 2020
If they refuse to give you a refund even considering you were never able to use the dress and they failed to deliver when it was due, it seems you have at least two choices available to you. 1. Take possession of the dress to use at a later date, or so you can sell it to someone who can later make... View More 
Made a settlement agreement and made first payment. A week later went to make a final payoff but was told it was moved to another debt collector. The new debt collector said they would look into the agreement and now a month later the original creditor took back the debt and said they will not make... View More
answered on May 30, 2020
Sorry for your issues. You either HAVE an agreement or you do not have one.
This sounds like statutory unfair debt collection.
I like Attorney Mike Cardoza for these types of cases.
Please tell Mike I said "hello."
Trying to fix my credit, found that Logix was tagging my credit, called to find out info, found out I still have a saving account with them and my credit card got charged off, but that they either don’t or won’t give me any info, like statements or last bill on the credit account, it says it 7... View More
answered on May 29, 2020
Yes. As long as you still owe the bank or credit union any amount of money they are entitled to keep trying to collect their money--forever. Just because your bank or credit union decides to charge off the financial loss caused by you does not mean that you no longer owe them any money. (Note: If... View More
Question answered. Thanks
answered on May 13, 2020
Although you probably do not know it, you are operating a small business in California. And since your small business involves currency trades you may be violation federal or state law doing what you are doing for a living.
And BTW, in today's brave new world of super high-tech... View More
I have a pretty long trading history, and I'd say I have a certain level of expertise when it comes to trading.
I recently had the idea of selling CDs (Certificate of Deposit(s)) to potential clients.
How a trade might work out:
A client puts up $10,000, locked in for... View More
answered on May 8, 2020
What you are trying to do is illegal in every state I am aware of. And depending on the amounts of money involved this plan could get you some jail time.
I once represented a person who thought he was a very sophisticated investor and decided to issue some home-made "notes" (I... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2020
Yes. Think of defense attorneys you see on television in high-profile cases. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I am trustee my husband is co trustee of his mothers trust and each share one half the sisters half will be a 3 party SNT FOR 21 years she was not on ssi age 37, she suffered from depression and her mom was worried and wanted to make sure she would qualify for assistance. I am the executor /... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2020
A California special needs trust that has been validly created avoids probate. Pursuant to the provisions of the special needs trust, a trustee has a fiduciary responsibility for the management of trust assets. A breach of that responsibility can create liability for the trustee. If the special... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2020
It's unlikely that anyone here would know that. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I'm Swiss, living and working in Mexico. I need urgently a USD account for my business (not company but registered as physical person with economical activity in Mexico). Is it possible to hire an attorney (or someone else) to open up a bank account in my name in the USA?
answered on Mar 26, 2020
What you are asking for is fraught with suspicion--and possible danger--both for you and for any lawyer willing to try to help you. There are legitimate ways for foreigners to hire lawyers in the United States; I have several international clients. And there are also ways that the lawyer you hire... View More
Hello, In 2005 I left the US and a safe deposit box with 85,000 dollars in cash (old 50 and 100 dollar bills) at a bank. That particular branch closed on 2018 and the bank drilled my box. The bank has asked me to notarize at a US embassy a written petition to deposit the funds into my checking... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2020
Any banking lawyer--in any state--who is also an Enrolled Agent at the IRS can contact the IRS on behalf of a client anonymously and inquire about this very unusual situation. Try contacting some banking lawyers here on Justia and ask them if they are an Enrolled Agent; request anonymity and then... View More
I am inquiring if your office can accommodate our request.
Our company is currently finalizing some requirements with a Canadian Bank and they are asking if a Lawyer can witness and sign in their behalf since they are not here to personally accept the documents.
Is this something... View More
And his money market fund this lady I think she work for well Fargo bank the same bank my dad has
answered on Mar 2, 2020
If you suspect this woman is unduly influencing your father and/or is taking advantage of him financially, you should immediately contact Adult Protective Services. More information here: https://www.cityofmontclair.org/city-government/police-department/victim-information/elder-abuse
Can we file bankruptcy and keep home?
answered on Feb 27, 2020
Depends on home value, mortgages and equity in property. Those numbers are all needed for a ballpark guesstimate to answer your question.
answered on Feb 17, 2020
You need a very experienced former banking operations officer who is also an experienced international banking lawyer. They do not have to be a California lawyer because international bank law is the same everywhere. Search here on Justia using the Find A Lawyer tab at the top of any page.
answered on Feb 13, 2020
Call the Social Security Administration in Washington DC and ask them to give it to you.
I wait to turn in the paperwork for the estate of my aunt. I have a joint account with her. BOA is new requesting a bank statement to verify the address. When I asked them why couldn't they just print a statement they said i had to bring one it to prove it. I have every thing else from the... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2020
The POA you have is no good because POAs cease to have any affect when the person who gave it dies. It looks like the bank is just trying to make sure that you are who you say you are. If you are an account owner yourself you should not need anything to withdraw the funds. Go down to a branch of... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2020
more info needed.
how long ago was this? did you report it? to whom? put a freeze on your account and contact police,
answered on Jan 11, 2020
Owners of bank accounts can designate beneficiaries by adding a "payable-on-death" (POD) designation. At the death of the account holder the POD beneficiary can claim the money directly from the bank without probate court proceedings. Similarly, owners of investment accounts can designate... View More
We planned to file joint taxes but a federal student loan she owes from 29 years ago is coming up. We just opened a joint checking 12/20/19. Can our joint account be frozen and money removed for her 29-year-old debit? And will our tax refund be applied to her debit if we file joint? We are in... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2019
Let me just say this: If your wife still has an old student loan debt--from 29 years ago--the first thing she should do is thank the Good Lord for the government giving her the 29 years of low interest loans. The second thing she should do is stop trying to avoid paying the debt. Why? Because--if... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2019
Talk to a stock broker, preferably in person. There is no shortage of them in your area. Assuming the certificates are valid, you probably want to open up a brokerage account and deposit those shares into that account. Then you can easily sell them, option them, collect dividends, exercise... View More
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