Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
I had a check sent in my name only to my lawyers office. I had the choice of my my attorney office or pick up. Now she says I have to sign it it and let her handle it. Do I have to ? I prefer to handle it myself
Asked on 3/20/16, 8:46 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
Sounds like your attorney is anticipating being paid from those proceeds. If you pay the bill you
Can likely take your check. Why not allow attorney to negotiate the check and get your net proceeds. Do you have reason to distrust the attorney ?
Answered on 3/20/16, 9:20 am
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Yes. Obviously, the attorney wants to be paid.
Answered on 3/20/16, 9:43 am
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