Hi, I wanted to get information about the possibility of transferring money I have in Brazil in my account there to my US account, about $225,000. Do I need to pay tax on that when I transfer, or in the end of the year? Do I need to declare it in my tax return? I am a temporary resident in the US... Read more »

Any transfer over $10,000 US is reported by the bank but is not taxed.
You don't report it on your personal income return as long as it's a personal transfer.
If it's a gift or earned income it changes things.
The money would be used to pay for her funeral and what not

Not immediately for this. You can get it back later.
The check writer is now asking why this occurred, since it was not their intention for their money to go to TWO. What is the recourse?

The check writer does not usually have a say in what happens after a check is written and signed. For example, the person to whom it was made could have simply indorsed the back and made it bearer paper, where anyone could have further indorsed it to whomever. The check writer's intention means... Read more »
The check writer is now asking why this occurred, since it was not their intention for their money to go to TWO. What is the recourse?

It depends on what ONE intended to happen.
I am in New York resident with New York bank accounts. My bank will not release my funds and recognize my protection under EIPA $1740 exemption for basic living needs. Each account contained under $1,740. because it’s a California judgement. Are they acting lawfully? What are my options? Thanks

It depends where the levy was done. If it is a New York restraining notice, then EIPA applies. If it is a bank in CA, and the levy was done there under CA law, even though you live in NY and use an NY branch, CA law applies.
Mother received a large check from retirement account and she passed away before cashing it. Her boyfriend deposited the check into their joint account several days after her passing and then closed the account once the check cleared. He now has the money and is refusing to give it to the children.... Read more »

If he endorsed a check made payable to your deceased mother he committed fraud. You can call the police and/or DA to report it.
https://support.buildium.com/hc/en-us/articles/200689678-Return-Code-R03-Unable-to-locate-account-or-name-does-not-match
we are not a retail establishment

Greetings. Are you a retail establishment? If so, New York has codified general business rules concerning refunds. For example, a retail merchant that has a refund policy must provide notice of the policy to its customers and then live up to whatever promises are made in the policy. If it's a... Read more »
i have been trying for over a month to get back money that is owed to me by western union. every time i call im told the check "should" arrive next week, and every time i ask to speak to a supervisor im put on hold for at least 20 minutes, or until i hang up. once im put on hold the call is never... Read more »

Yes, you could hire a lawyer and sue Western Union; but the fees would be a lot more than the amount they owe you.
I’m a single owner of my corporation trying to get an SBA Loan through a bank.

I do not know what a "restated" certificate is. What are you trying to do?
he would pay outstanding loans. Two were in my name personally but he has agreed to pay them off. Years have gone by and I am making payments but nothing from him. About $40,000. Can anything be done?

You can sue, but the case will turn on your proof, which seems thin based on your post.
Want to Buy Mortgage Note from a bank, I'm not currently the owner of the property.

Legally, yes you can. Will they sell it to you? It depends.
I read that 25000 and under and over 16%
But I would be charging less in interest so would I need any license ?

If you are lending to the public you need a banking license.
Is there any legal recourse? The bank has been dishonest multiple times, I have by mail requested the application which they approved in my name (spelled incorrectly and wrong mothers maiden name etc) and they are refusing to send me the application. According to government websites they cannot... Read more »

The bank is right. If the card was canceled you have no damages. If you made a police report, then the police investigate the account, not you. The bank records are not yours, by your own allegation. You can sue and do a subpoena, but I am not sure what the suit would be claiming.
I recieved a business card from a repo company PI. Not only did i recieve it at my house but it got addressed to me and sent to my boyfriends house as well. I never put his address on any documents what so ever. The only place i have his address is my phone and my car GPS. I never put his address... Read more »

In these days of very advanced high-tech electronic systems and devices there is no doubt that smart investigators, private or otherwise can track anyone, anywhere at anytime--without stopping for coffee. There is nothing legal that you or I can do about it either. Welcome to America, circa 2019.
My house was sold back to the bank after a foreclosure the Referee listed my exhusband as the Grantor on the deed instead of me. He was removed from the deed by quit claim when we got divorced 12 yrs ago. He was still on the mortgage but he was no longer responsible for that either since he filed... Read more »

Probably not. However, the error can easily be corrected.
I can't imagine it being a customary practice of any or most banks (as a result of all the fees they would lose); But if a merchant makes a night drop of received checks for DEPOSIT into their account and knows someone at the bank who, as a courtesy- checks the availability of funds BEFORE... Read more »

Since you say you are "delighted" with the outcome, what are you hear on Justia asking lawyers to do?
The management company of the property we rented had a relationship with someone at the bank that enabled them to verify funds were available before processing checks. Saving fees to both the management company and the tenants. As a result, any time throughout our 10 year tenancy that funds were... Read more »

The fees that a landlord is allowed to charge depends upon the terms of the lease.
I cannot 'deploy' the invention, of course, since I cannot issue credit cards. The idea is specific to how card fees are charged. How can I protect it.

I can't tell you that you can patent your invention. You can patent an invention that is patentable subject matter. It must be new, non-obvious and you must be the first to apply for a patent on the invention. You don't need a prototype so long as the invention is fully developed/designed.
The check is at my lawyers office.

Something is not right. You need to contact the bar and file a grievance. This is not how this works.
i have invested $20,000 in a company selling securities, i was told they would send the certificate of stock after 6 months, it has been more than a year i have yet to receive a certificate, the company is still online selling securities but their information have chnaged i cannot get any contact,... Read more »

It sounds like you were scammed. Call the Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement office and the FBI. Your bank has nothing to do with this. They just sent a wire to a place you ordered. Am I missing something? The "company" you are dealing with likely does not really exist in a way a... Read more »
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