[WSBAPT] Bank refusal to accept POA

[Brent Williams-Ruth]

Honestly - I would start with litigation. I hate Bank of America - they
have STILL refused to acknowledge my mother's POA from MAY!!!! Fortunately,
I was able to "break the law" and just sign in and make adjustments now so
that I can see the balance and make the payments each month.

I know that when I raised this issue - Mark from Ohana responded and had
his order (which gave him his attorney fees and costs) in fighting with
them. Managers have no power, they are more scared of losing their jobs
than being in violation of the law.

Just get a Court order and, I would recommend that the Court also put in
penalties for refusal to comply within a reasonable amount of time (say 14
calendar days).

Brent

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On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 10:03 AM Timothy Lehr <timothy at stileslaw.com> wrote:

> All,
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>
> I believe this was discussed on this listserv previously, but I hoping for
> some thoughts on a bank’s refusal to accept a duly executed power of
> attorney. The principal solely owns a business that is winding down. The
> POA is trying to access and close a bank account owned by the principal’s
> business. The bank is refusing and giving my client (the agent) the
> runaround.
>
>
>
> The POA specifically addresses the agent’s power to run the principal’s
> business and perform business acts, and I’ve read RCW 11.125.310 in regard
> to agent’s authority on the operation of a business. I’ve also read
> 11.125.200 on liability of a person’s refusal to accept a valid POA.
>
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> Practically, what’s the best way to approach this? Send a letter to the
> bank citing the RCW’s and demanding acceptance? Start with a phone call?
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> Thanks,
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>
>
> *Timothy C. Lehr*
>
> Attorney at Law
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