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 ?

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Answered on 3/20/16, 9:20 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Yes. Obviously, the attorney wants to be paid.

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Answered on 3/20/16, 9:43 am


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