differant answers, still can not prove cashed in, rolled or what, every excuse, too old, bank merged, even tried passing off a 2000 cd purchased as the one from 1998 that i have, even said cant find a record it was ever purchased. please help with any ideas
2006-11-22 04:06:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Depending on the value of the CD, Either file a claim in small claims court (up to $6000 in California) or talk to an attorney.
If you can prove what you say, a lawyer may be able to get a settelment larger than the amount of the CD for punititive damages (to punish the bank).
Don't threaten or get emotional. Call a lawyer and file suit if over $6000. File in small claime court if less.
Good luck.
2006-11-22 04:42:13 · answer #1 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way that I found that works with a large organization is a very strong letter from an attorney..It will get their attention. If you have supporting documentation it would be very helpful to them in resolving your issue. I had an issue where a credit card company credited only $1000 on a $10000 payment..It took a legal letter to get their attention.
2006-11-22 12:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by worldsource19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what state you are in, but I believe that all banks are required to escheat inactive accounts to the state. Check with your state Comptroller for unclaimed funds under your mother's name, and if they don't, ask what recourse you have against the bank. The original CD will probably be sufficient evidence to obtain the money if the state has it.
2006-11-22 13:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by dig4words 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the lawyer who handled your mothers estate - probably one or two letters from him will straighten the whole thing out.
2006-11-22 12:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by Kathleen M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋