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answered on Apr 5, 2024
I'm very sorry to hear that you feel you are being targeted by government paid informants and police officers. That must be an incredibly stressful and frightening situation.
If you genuinely believe you are being unlawfully targeted or surveilled, I would strongly encourage you to... View More 
They finally send me the bank forn , do not know how to fill out since my kids are in the Phillipines they wrote letter of instruction. Now do I include their names in the bank form when needs to be notarized in LA
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
When dealing with important documents that require notarization in California, including those related to financial transactions like withdrawing funds from a bank, it's crucial to ensure all necessary information is correctly filled out. If your children in the Philippines have provided you... View More
6(a) payment instructions. Payments that are marked "paid in full" and that are of an amount less than the balance on the credit card account, or that are marked with any other RESTRICTIVE ENDORSEMENTS, should be sent to blah blah Credit Card Division.
Clearly this is talked about... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
Unfortunately I do not have access to the specific terms of agreement on your credit card statement. Credit card companies typically refer to the payment slip or section on the statement as the "payment coupon" or just "coupon." It is not generally referred to as a bond,... View More
Is there an office and contact at Los Alamos and recommend law firm with Los Alamos track record.
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
To acquire license rights to patents held by Los Alamos, you should contact the Technology Transfer Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory. This division is responsible for managing the licensing of the laboratory's technologies and patents. Their website provides contact information and... View More
I am starting an import-export business and I am wondering would having business with my home country cause any issues with my residency here in Canada. Traveling to my home country is by no means safe for me, however, this business does not require my physical presence in Iran and I can conduct... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
Engaging in business with your home country, where you are recognized as a Protected Person, should not inherently affect your residency status in Canada. However, it's crucial to ensure that this business activity does not contradict any of the conditions of your protection status.... View More
I went to a car dealership to co-sign for my partner for him to get a vehicle. We got approved and went through the process. Almost 2 years later we go to another dealership to trade it in and while we are going through the process, we find out that the first dealership placed me on the application... View More
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answered on Nov 3, 2023
If a car dealership falsified your income or employment status on a loan application without your knowledge or consent, this may constitute fraud and you may have grounds to sue. In California, the legal system takes allegations of fraud seriously, especially when they lead to financial harm or a... View More
They said they have tried to contact the person who worote the check but cant get a response.
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answered on Nov 1, 2023
Yes, you can close your account, even if it is restricted. You have the right to close your account anytime, for any reason.
It is important to note that your bank may charge you a fee for closing your account. You should also know that closing your account may impact your credit score.... View More
They then advised me his beneficiary was changed after death. They were trying to get a hold of the listed beneficiary prior to the change. Are they allowed to do this? They basically had me fill out the form, hoping to find information on a beneficiary. I am the only heir left. My mom passed away... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2023
In California, financial institutions are not permitted to change a beneficiary designation after the account holder's death without a legal order or clear evidence of the account holder's intent made prior to death. If they informed you of a posthumous change, that raises concerns. The... View More
Was wondering what she's legally entitled to concerning the house
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answered on Oct 17, 2023
Your girlfriend is legally entitled to a portion of the equity in the home, even if she never made a payment and does not live there. This is because you and your girlfriend are likely tenants in common, which means that you each own an equal share of the property. If you want to sell the home, you... View More
The bank will not allow me to withdraw any money or access to the account. Every time I go in to get the money they come up with a excuse. Either I need to wait for the bank manager or the district manager, then they are on vacation or they are in meetings. They then ask for a fee for processing my... View More
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answered on Oct 14, 2023
I'm truly sorry to hear about your situation. In California, financial institutions, including credit unions, are subject to regulations and laws that aim to protect consumers. It is unlawful for a bank or credit union to withhold your funds without a valid legal reason. Continuously providing... View More
My aunt (moms sister) iced me out and would not let me around . She is the Rep/payee on a frozen account with the rest of the home sale in it . She just recently has told me about this . I wasn’t talking to her because of what she had done to me keeping me away from her . She had no will but how... View More
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answered on Oct 12, 2023
I'm truly sorry to hear about your situation. Under California law, when a person dies intestate (without a will), their assets generally pass according to the state's intestacy laws. As the only child of your mom, you typically would have a legal claim to her estate. For your aunt to... View More
By and they won't let me access my money. They are claiming that the state recommended it be closed. I called the state and verified it was not the state and even called the bank with the edd staff attempted to clear it up.
The bank is not willing to budge. My money is being held in... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2023
Under California law, banks have obligations to their customers, including providing access to funds unless there's a lawful reason for restricting access. If Bank of America is withholding your funds without adequate justification, you may have grounds to take legal action. Before resorting... View More
I spoke with the owner over the phone and he verbally told me that he would refund my money if I decided to cancel. I disputed the charge on my CC, and now they are not returning calls and they are fighting my dispute. My CC company is saying they may not be able to win. I don't understand... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2023
Under California law, certain contracts afford consumers a statutory right to cancel within a specific period, often referred to as a "cooling-off" period. However, not all service contracts fall under these provisions. If the contract for tax services did not include a provision for... View More
My Uncle is 97 and intends to gift me a large amount in physical 'hard' cash either now or as an inheritance upon passing. He is admirable to whichever is more advisable. I desire to avoid a bank account freeze or other legal nonsense upon depositing of said funds i.e. 'fiat'... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2023
There are many different ways to accomplish your objectives and each way has different tax implications. Depending on the amount a person wants to give away, he could give a gift of up to $17,000 (in 2023) per year without taxes. The recipient does not need to be a relative. But, if a person gives... View More
If the court orders my ex to pay me past due child support (already court ordered), past due unreimbursed medical and dental (already court ordered), sanctions, and lawyer fees...and then my ex goes and files for bankruptcy.....does the bankruptcy wipe out the money that would be due to me? That... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2023
Under bankruptcy laws, most non-secured debt may be eliminated if you file Chapter 7; child support is the exception to that rule. Whether you are behind one payment, or a full year's payment makes no difference, child support payments must continue even if you file for bankruptcy protection.... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2023
Check with a California attorney on local civil procedure rules, but that is not the way the process usually works. The lienholder does not ordinarily have liability in an accident. Nationwide, it's the operator/registrant who are usually named. Good luck
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answered on Sep 29, 2023
Serving the bank that holds the lien on the car is generally not sufficient for initiating a personal injury lawsuit against the driver of the car. You would likely need to serve the individual directly for the legal process to move forward.
Due to a Bank of America´s branch closure a safe deposit box that I had with them was drilled and its contents removed ($85,150 in cash, nothing else). I was sent a form to my address in Taiwan asking me to notarize it at a US embassy so that the cash could be sent to me by mail. After the bank... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
I assume the cash was successfully deposited into your bank account. If so, the only issue is the other contents of your box.
But you don't say what else was in the box. Perhaps you will get a better answer if you tell us what else was in the box. Obviously, if it was some tickets to... View More
My husband and I are separated. After he stopped paying monthly support, I filed legally separated, and the court has ordered him to pay support, but he closed all the bank accounts (including joint accounts) and hiding outside of the US after selling his inheritance house. After filed separation,... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2023
You may be able to file for innocent joint filer relief to address the tax liability issue caused by your husband's actions. You should consult with an attorney experienced in tax matters to guide you through the process and discuss potential options to release the hold on your bank account.... View More
I am a victim of bank negligence. Bank didn’t properly monitor my mortgage account and fraudsters operated it at will depositing monies and reversing as they pleased. The whole scheme by the fraudsters was a scam where they deposited monies into mortgage, and offering discounts in return where... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2023
I am sorry this happened. But I don't see where the bank is to blame. If I understand you correctly, you expected to benefit from these transactions, making you a willing, (although a duped) participant in a possible fraud scheme. I think the bank is not to blame.
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