Unless the bank has a current account in your son's name they will not allow you to cash any checks in his name. Why?

Because just because the bank has seen your son's alleged POA does not mean they know who he is; nor do they know if the POA is valid; nor do they care.... View More

The "person whom the money was stolen from" would be the victim. The money, if cash, is (after possibly being used in the trial as evidence) would go back to the victim. If the money was used to purchase something, that too is seized, sold, and the proceeds perhaps returned to the... View More

I am very sorry for your loss and the passing of your friend. Based on the information that you have provided it would appear that the money was officially his. It is likely that these monies and other issues may need to be addressed with and through a probate and you will likely need to find and... View More

What do the "papers" provide for with respect to the joint account?

I'm very sorry for your difficult situation, especially since it seems to have resulted from your being kind and thoughtful of your employees. You could consult with attorneys to investigate whether there is anything they might be able to do - but that could further add to your expenses - it... View More

If you are referring to a health surrogate form the answer is no.

If you feel you have been discriminated against because of your race, gender national origin or because have a disability, or feel you have been retaliated against for speaking out or asserting your legal rights in the workplace, you should contact the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)... View More

In Florida, a joint bank account held by a married couple is presumed to be held by tenants by the entireties which would mean that the account would pass directly to the surviving spouse by operation of law outside of probate. The Will typically would not control the disposition of that specific... View More

In Florida, a joint account owned by married people is presumed to be held as tenants by entireties, and typically will pass to the surviving spouse outside of probate.

IMO, you have four choices here: (1) Agree to do what the bank wants (and have no more problems); (2) open an account at the bank and have no further problems; (3) take your checks to a check-cashing company in your area (and have big problems if any check bounces); or (4) find a friend who will... View More

It will depend on the type of joint account, the terms of the bank account, and other considerations. I will be happy to give you a free assessment should you contact my office: www.pregolawgroup.com

Sincerely,

Martin Prego, Esq.

If you are currently prosecuting an EEOC charge and have an employment lawyer assisting you then get off the Internet and call your lawyer. You CANNOT do what you think you want to do; and no Florida lawyer will help you anyway. You MUST report all of this to your employment lawyer.

Hello, based on the facts you described it is difficult to assess the situation. Banks under different laws, rules, and regulations have responsibilities to monitor, review, and act on customer's accounts to deter, detect, and report suspicious activities. During the review process, under... View More

You will have to contact and hire and attorney for their hourly fee or for a fixed fee to review the contract and advise you on any questions and issues that you might have related to the contract/purchase/loan, etc.

It's not clear what you did, who are investigating you, or who told you this. You probably should consult with an attorney and in the mean time cease posting in public media.

The simple answer is that to put a "lien" on someone's bank account you must have a control agreement between you, the account holder and the bank. This usually serves a security for a loan so there would be additional documents such as a note and an assignment of the account. The... View More

This is complicated. Are you contemplating divorce?

The first place to start doing anything in the financial arena as a business is seeking a license to do what you want to do from the Florida Department of Financial Services in Tallahassee. Google them.

You will improve your chances of success in being approved if you hire a very... View More

Lawyers cannot tell you what a rental car company is going to do under any set of facts. however, in general I will tell you that the quicker you return the rental car--to the same agency office where you rented it--and pay all the late fees and pay for the extra time you have been driving their... View More

That's odd - why would she want her bank to contact you and to send her bank statements, etc., to you instead of her? Whom is she trying to defraud? - and the fraud is causing them to take what action that will benefit her? And why are you wondering what do to - wouldn't you simply... View More