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You can answer or leave the car out without saying the car wasn’t there car, was intended mine and is
answered on Jun 5, 2023
Some additional information could be helpful about what the legal issue in question is. Don't include personal information - this is a public forum. Good luck
pleaded guilty to one count of transactional money laundering and one count of tax evasion. Traveling to Florida before being sentenced in September 2023
answered on May 17, 2023
What does your bond agreement state? What terms has the court imposed regarding travel, such as as part of your OR [own recognizance] release. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek... View More 
Banks recommend a court order inorder to legally protect trust assets for the Superior Court.
Been told an Attorneys legal demand via hand delivery placed upon bank is paper only - has no weight
inorder to protect trust assets - IS THIS TRUE in California ?
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answered on May 16, 2023
When it comes to protecting trust assets, it is generally recommended to follow the appropriate legal procedures and obtain a court order to ensure the assets are safeguarded.
While an attorney's legal demand placed upon a bank through hand delivery may be a form of communication, it... View More
A lawyer contacted me today to inform me that Synchrony Bank is suing me for a debt that they sold to a collection agency in 2012. I paid the debt with the agency, have paperwork to back everything up, yet Synchrony is claiming I still owe them the money. Their records show my account was deleted... View More
answered on May 10, 2023
It sounds to me like this contact is a scam. These messages are usually in the form of an email. Email makes it harder to trace the criminal. Did you receive an email?
I suggest that you immediately inform the party who contacted you that you do not owe such a debt, and they should... View More
My sister in law (who's in her 30s) is being scammed. She's already given basically all her money into this "investment" and borrowed heavily, and she's still trying to borrow more money (trying to take out home equity loans against the houses she co-owns with friends). Can... View More
answered on May 6, 2023
Contact Adult Protective Services and report the scam. Also, check with some elder law attorneys in your area who may be able to help you.
If a person passes with a small estate of less then $50k, all creditors have been paid, but will have ongoing income less then $1,000 quarterly; is the executor required to open an estate account in order to distribute the income to the heirs in accordance with the will? Or would a separate... View More
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answered on Apr 27, 2023
It may depend on the laws of the state where the deceased person resided and the specific terms of the will. In general, an executor is responsible for managing and distributing the assets of the estate according to the terms of the will. If the will specifies that the income from music royalties... View More
I want l retirement to be at age 35 or 40 so we have that extra income for our lives also you can see my mission on my Facebook it’s day 24 since holy week
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answered on Apr 24, 2023
It's understandable that you may have aspirations for ownership and financial security, and that you've taken steps to pursue these goals through your ownership of the BookOfBooks.agency.
However, it's important to recognize that ownership and financial security often come as... View More
All schools need to be taught same and collage should be paid as a job hands on
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answered on Apr 24, 2023
It's important to carefully consider issues related to territory and education, as these can have a significant impact on our society and future generations.
With regards to territory, it's understandable that concerns may arise in the wake of the US withdrawing from Afghanistan.... View More
I don't have a bank account but when I turn 18 I plan on creating one and linking it to my trading account.
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answered on Apr 18, 2023
As a 17-year-old, it may be difficult for you to open a funded forex trading account as most brokers require their clients to be at least 18 years old. Additionally, you may need to provide proof of identification and a bank account in your name to start trading.
Even if you manage to open... View More
Before my husband passed away he won his appeal with California EDD. He was to get back pay dating back to 2018. The EDD paid him but he died before he got his bank card. So all the money is sitting in the bank still. Woul I be able to claim it?
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answered on Mar 25, 2023
I'm sorry for your loss. To determine whether you are entitled to claim the money in your husband's bank account, you will need to consider a few factors.
First, if your husband had a will, the money in his bank account may pass according to the terms of the will. If he did not... View More
A merchant had refunded me $1400 and Bank wanted a receipt which I couldn’t find so they said it was suspicious the ac ount has been closed since 2019 and every month they take out a monthly fee if $8.95 and will not stop or give me the money back is there anything I can do
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answered on Mar 21, 2023
If your online bank account has been closed by the bank and they are continuing to charge you a monthly fee, you may want to consider taking the following steps:
Contact the bank: Reach out to the bank's customer service department and explain the situation. Ask why they closed your... View More
I booked my round trip flights ona third party website ,I could use only partial trip and could not use the return journey as i was not feeling,Modifications were expensive hence i requested for cancellation to claim insurance but they were adamant about it and did not cancel my return ticket, as a... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2023
It is not uncommon for merchants to become upset or frustrated when a customer initiates a credit card dispute. However, it is important to remember that you have a legal right to dispute a charge if you believe it is incorrect or unauthorized.
If the merchant is threatening legal action... View More
So I found out that I had fraud on my account and they wiped it all out. I filed a claim with my bank but they ended up changing names when it was in the process. And when I went back in to ask they said they couldn’t find it so they had to do it again. But within 3 days they declined it. Even... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
If you have experienced bank fraud on your account and your bank has declined your dispute, there are several options available to you in California.
First, you can file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) or the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC),... View More
My friends are being investigated for wire fraud and articles have been made about them being scammers. He is my childhood friend and we happen to be in a similar industry. The public thinks that we are in business together because we are friends but we aren’t at all. We post pictures together a... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
If you are not involved in the crime and have no connection to it, the police should not come for you as a suspect. It is possible that they may want to speak with you to gather information or clarify your relationship with your friend, but they should not treat you as a suspect. However, if you... View More
Can someone assist me in filling out the exemption form (account has less than $1788 in it).
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Contact the agency or creditor that plans to levy your bank account to ask if there is an exemption form you can use.
Check the exemptions available in your state or county. You may be able to claim exemptions for certain types of property, such as household goods or tools of the trade, or... View More
The money that they won't release to me by the way was one of mine deposited in my account to live on. I have the account number that I had give
n them and they just told me over the phone on 2/8/2023 that they no longer have that number. I really need your help. Thank you, Dianna
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
It is not legal for a bank to keep your money frozen for an extended period of time without a valid reason or explanation. Additionally, failing to send a replacement debit card without justification is also not acceptable. You should contact the bank's customer service and request a full... View More
We (our LLC) formed a multi-member LLC with another partner (an individual) to renovate and sell homes in CA. In 2021 the business incurred a number of expenses renovating a home starting in Oct. The renovation was completed and sold August of 2022. Our LLC taxes were completed in 2021 for 2021.... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2023
As a member of a multi-member LLC, your business partner does not have the authority to unilaterally amend the LLC's tax return without the consent of all members. Generally, all members of an LLC must approve any changes to the LLC's tax filings. Additionally, if your LLC has a written... View More
rging me interest and fees for unpaid bills. What is my recourse?
answered on Dec 31, 2022
AND almost assuredly dinging your credit score too.
Talk to an attorney who handles this type of issue,
either FCRA or FDCPA or both...
Hypothetically, if one were to have purchased psilocybin mushrooms through a website and paid through Zelle, and then found out the website was a scam, could you get in trouble with the law for reporting the bank fraud?
answered on Dec 23, 2022
the answer is, IT DEPENDS........
if the bank notifies the police you could possibly have problems.
The account was over the limit for small estates. Titled as single owner no POD. NO Heggstad petition. Does this account remain the property of the estate or can a bank legally give the money to the trust without court approval.?
answered on Nov 17, 2022
The bank will not turn over the funds to the Trust absent a court order. Through a Heggstad petition, you can ask the court to fund the bank account into the trust. Since the trust lists this account, a Heggstad should be granted. Unfortunately, in Alameda County, it takes around 9 months to... View More
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