The safety deposit box contains the will to whom I was only one who can sign it out of trust account auditing to be a problem with finding the Will
answered on Feb 26, 2018
If you are not a named person on the bank account, then you cannot access the safety deposit box. You will need to get the probate court to grant you authority to open the box to see if a will is present.
answered on Oct 15, 2017
If you are seeking an attorney that will petition the court for an early withdrawal of your annuity, it is possible to handle those cases on a contingency basis where the attorneys fees are paid from the proceeds of the withdrawal.
I'm the one (daughter) who set up account + deposited funds, and live in NY. When I went to NY branch (major bank in practically every state) with death certificate, they told me I had to get court documents from Georgia to show I'm next of kin. She died in GA. Death certificate has my... View More 
answered on Jul 25, 2017
If your mother passed away in New Jersey, you will need to proceed under New Jersey law. If Georgia, then Georgia law. Ultimately, if the bank is located only in New Jersey, you will need to follow New Jersey law to get the money from the bank.
i know there is a dividend distribution for the s-corp but i just want to get more in depth of how i am going to pay myself , if i should open a business account and write my self a check or set up a wire transfer from my business account?
answered on May 25, 2017
Generally, with an S corporation, if you are working in the business, you would have to pay yourself a reasonable salary and the balance of profits could be distributed to you as the shareholder. You should consult with a certified public accountant or tax attorney regarding your obligations with... View More
We had cs case filed and DNA tests. They are his sole surviving children.
answered on May 10, 2017
If you were not married to the decedent, you would not be an heir and would not be entitled to inherit anything from him under the laws of intestacy in Georgia. If the bank accounts were solely in his name, you would not have any right to access the bank accounts. This response is designed to... View More
One of the co-owner/shareholder has his wife working as the accountent and doing payroll? My hours and an employees hours have been changed and done incorrectly. As well as ive been told as a shareholder the other shareholder could fire me as an employee and i wouldnt be allowed to be in shop
answered on May 1, 2017
In small companies shareholders do lots of stuff, including bookkeeping and payroll.
As to the power struggle over the corporation, you need to consult a lawyer who can analyze how it was set up and who has what say so.
I'm co signed on the account but I see he's spent $1000s on personal items.
answered on Apr 7, 2017
First change the checking account to 2 signatures. cancel all debit cards. Then confront your partner and work the controversy out. If you cannot resolve it then you need to sue him and dissolve the business.
answered on Feb 17, 2017
No. Wills get probated. Powers of Attorney don't get probated. POAs (even durable ones) terminate upon the death of the principal (the person who gave the power). Hope this helps.
answered on May 31, 2013
Why do you want to do this? There is no difference between a voluntary and involuntary repossession. I am not sure why a debtor would want to do this.
If you wish to surrender your vehicle, you could try returning it to a dealer who deals in that make of vehicle or where you bought the... View More
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